TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f2.8 40mm
TTArtisan
57 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f2.8 40mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 19 |
| Groups | 7 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f2.8 40mm
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.