TTArtisan APS-C 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
53 Overall Score
Price £119
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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 APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 40mm | 28-300mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 18-135mm | 9mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/9 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 371 | 590 | 135 | 107 | 515 | 130 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM | 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 APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm | 13.3 | 42.4 | 67.5 | 87.8 | 48 | 40.2 | 63.7 | 33.6 | 76.1 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 92.7 | 45.2 | 74.1 | 77.3 | 0 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 95.3 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 63.7 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 93.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 53 | 42.4 | 82.2 | 77.3 | 30 | 95.8 | 77.7 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 46.3 | 93.5 | 91.1 | 85.1 | 49.2 | 63.7 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
Price
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