TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
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
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
This Nikon 18-55mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money, especially as a kit lens. Users highlight its vivid colors and quiet autofocus, though some note the plastic build feels fragile and the barrel can wobble at extended focal lengths. Overall, it's considered a fantastic starter lens that outperforms its modest price point.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent value for money
- Vivid color reproduction
- Quiet autofocus
Cons
- Plastic build feels fragile
- Barrel wobbles at extended focal lengths
- No image stabilization
- Loose tolerances can affect focus
Scores
Specifications
| TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 7 |
| Groups | 7 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | pulse stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm | 55 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)
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
