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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 Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro: a macro lens with a 40mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. 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
- Micro Four Thirds
- 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 Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
