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TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro vs Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL IIS Aspherical

Both are Sony E 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 0.25 m
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9

Pick the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL IIS Aspherical if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro and the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL IIS Aspherical
TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL IIS Aspherical
Brand
TTArtisan
Voigtlander
Type
Macro
Prime
Format
APS-C
not listed
Max aperture
f/2.8
f/2 1 stop faster
Min focus distance
0.17 m closer
0.25 m
Max magnification
1×
not listed
Aperture blades
11 more blades
9
Optical design
8 elements / 7 groups
6 elements / 5 groups
5 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Focal length
40mm both
Filter thread
52 mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus 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 Sony E mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Our notes

Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL IIS Aspherical

The Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL IIS Aspherical is a fast standard prime lens covering 40mm at f/2 for Sony E mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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