TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
The TTArtisan 40mm f/2 lens is widely praised for its compact size, solid build, and excellent value for money. Many users love the manual aperture ring and the USB-C port in the lens cap for firmware updates. However, autofocus performance is a major point of contention: while some find it fast and reliable, others report persistent hunting and failure to lock focus, especially on certain camera bodies. A few users also note chromatic aberration and flare, but overall image quality is considered sharp and impressive for the price.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Manual aperture ring with clicks
- USB-C port in lens cap for firmware updates
Cons
- Inconsistent autofocus performance
- Autofocus hunting on some cameras
- Chromatic aberration
- Flare when pointed at the sun
- Minimum focus distance could be shorter
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
The Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF lens for APS-C Nikon Z cameras is a compact, fast-aperture portrait lens that delivers excellent sharpness and creamy bokeh at a very affordable price. Autofocus is quick and reliable, with good eye detection, and the lens handles well on smaller bodies like the Z30. Some users noted the minimum focus distance is a bit limiting and the build feels plasticky, but overall it offers outstanding value for money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Creamy bokeh
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Plasticky build feel
- Limited minimum focus distance
- No image stabilization
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm | Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Hyper STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 85 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
