TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm
TTArtisan
56 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro lens is widely praised as an excellent value, delivering sharp 1:1 macro images and surprising portrait quality for its low price. Users appreciate the solid build and manual controls, though some note limited depth of field and a heavy weight. A few reviewers found image quality lacking compared to premium lenses, but most agree it punches above its class.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp 1:1 macro images
- Surprising portrait quality
- Solid build quality
- Good for digitizing negatives
Cons
- Limited depth of field
- Heavy weight
- Manual focus only
- Image quality not premium-level
- Must be very close to subject
Value for money 6
Image quality 5
Build quality 4
Manual focus 4
Depth of field 2
Weight 2
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
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Scores
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Video Cinema
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Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 8 |
| Groups | 7 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 396 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:3 |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Strong build (65th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.
