Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 vs TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro
Both are Canon RF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
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
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 care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
9 differences| Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 | TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
TTArtisan
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Min focus distance |
0.34 m
|
0.17 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
11
more blades
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 6 groups
|
8 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Focal length
- 40mm both
- Filter thread
- 52 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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 Canon RF mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes