TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm
TTArtisan
56 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
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
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Scores
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 3 |
| Groups | 7 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | — | Canon coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.37 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | — |
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 (34th percentile)
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
