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TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro vs Viltrox 40mm f/2.5

Both are Nikon Z 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 0.34 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 7

Pick the Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.5 vs f/2.8)
  • You want autofocus (STM): 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

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro and the Viltrox 40mm f/2.5
TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro Viltrox 40mm f/2.5
Brand
TTArtisan
Viltrox
Type
Macro
Prime
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/2.8
f/2.5 ⅓ stop faster
Weight
not listed
180 g
Min focus distance
0.17 m closer
0.34 m
Max magnification
1× larger
0.14×
Aperture blades
11 more blades
7
Optical design
8 elements / 7 groups
10 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
STM
4 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Focal length
40mm both
Filter thread
52 mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro

TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro: a macro lens with a 40mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon Z mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Our notes

Viltrox 40mm f/2.5

The Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 is a standard prime lens covering 40mm at f/2.5 for Nikon Z mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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