TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro vs Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.4 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Pick the Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- You want autofocus (HSM): the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro is manual focus only
- You shoot full frame: the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro is made for APS-C
Spec differences
14 differences| TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro | Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
TTArtisan
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
1295 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
155 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
87.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
closer
|
0.4 m
|
| Max magnification |
1×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 7 groups
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
HSM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Focal length
- 40mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro
A 40mm f/2.8 macro lens, the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro is designed for Leica L mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Our notes
Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
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