TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm
Achieving true 1:1 life-size magnification with a 6.7-inch minimum focus distance, this lens uses 8 elements in 7 groups with 2 ED elements for sharpness across the frame. Its 11-blade diaphragm produces smooth bokeh, making it a dual-purpose tool for macro and portrait work on APS-C systems. This lens is best for budget-conscious macro photographers who prioritize image quality and are comfortable with manual focus.
Focal length 40mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Fujifilm X
Weight 371 g
af type manual focus only
lens type macro
54 Overall Score
Price €133
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong social proof (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong build (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 40 |
| Focal Length Max | 40 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 7 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 170 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 40mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 12-35mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 371 | 540 | 135 | 350 | 318 | 320 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | STM stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm | 12.8 | 44.3 | 68.5 | 87.9 | 48.1 | 42.2 | 63.5 | 33.3 | 69.2 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 70.1 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 84.6 | 80.5 | 77.9 | 85.1 | 37.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 92.6 | 44.4 | 73.8 | 77.9 | 0 | 82.9 | 76.8 | 95.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 82.5 | 66.9 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 0 | 81.4 | 69 | 37.8 |
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M Compare | 87.4 | 82.3 | 84.8 | 56.8 | 92.9 | 84.6 | 0 | 80 | 34.9 | 83.4 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 73.5 | 96.2 | 45.2 | 77.9 | 0 | 33.3 | 71.5 | 83.4 |
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