TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm
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
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
The Panasonic 8-18mm f/2.8-4 lens is highly praised for its excellent image quality, sharpness, and build. Users appreciate its compact size, light weight, and the ability to use screw-on filters, which is a key advantage over some competitors. While a few users noted it is pricey and one had sharpness issues on an Olympus body, the overwhelming majority recommend it for landscapes, interiors, and travel photography.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Sharp and crisp
- Compact and lightweight
- Accepts screw-on filters
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- Pricey
- Variable aperture
- No OIS
- Sharpness issues on some Olympus bodies
- Slight distortion at 8mm
Scores
Specifications
| TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 15 |
| Groups | 7 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 230 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.12x |
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)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
