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Quick answer
The TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro is a standard macro lens covering 40mm at f/2.8 for the Leica L mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 40mm f/2.8 macro lens, the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro is designed for Leica L mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro specifications
- Brand
- TTArtisan
- Mount
- Leica L
- Focal length
- 40mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 11
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.17 m
- Maximum magnification
- 1x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
Specification source: ttartisan.com
What can you shoot with the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro?
At 40mm this is a standard macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 60mm | 33.4° | 39.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro use?
It uses the Leica L mount, so it fits Leica L cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro?
It is a fixed 40mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 40mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 60mm on full frame, with a 33.4° horizontal and 39.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro fit?
Any Leica L-mount camera, including Leica SL (Typ 601), Leica SL2, Leica SL2-S, Leica SL3, and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and 7 more.
Alternatives for Leica L from other brands
All Leica L lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
