TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro vs AF 40mm f/2

Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.

TTArtisan

Pick the 40mm f/2.8 Macro if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.4 m
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 7

Pick the AF 40mm f/2 if

You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
You want autofocus (STM): the 40mm f/2.8 Macro is manual focus only
You shoot full frame: the 40mm f/2.8 Macro is made for APS-C

Spec differences

8 differences

Specifications that differ between the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro and the TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2
	40mm f/2.8 Macro	AF 40mm f/2
Type	Macro	Prime
Format	APS-C	Full frame
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2 1 stop faster
Min focus distance	0.17 m closer	0.4 m
Max magnification	1×	not listed
Aperture blades	11 more blades	7
Optical design	8 elements / 7 groups	9 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor	Manual focus	STM

5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all

Brand: TTArtisan both
Mount: Sony E 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 Sony E mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Our notes