TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro vs Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical

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

TTArtisan

Pick the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.35 m
You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 10

Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical if

You need 2½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro and the Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical
	TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro	Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical
Brand	TTArtisan	Voigtlander
Type	Macro	Prime
Format	APS-C	not listed
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/1.2 2½ stops faster
Weight	not listed	420 g
Length	not listed	59.3 mm
Diameter	not listed	70.1 mm
Filter thread	52 mm	58 mm
Min focus distance	0.17 m closer	0.35 m
Max magnification	1× larger	0.16×
Aperture blades	11 more blades	10
Optical design	8 elements / 7 groups	8 elements / 6 groups

4 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Focal length: 40mm 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