Panasonic Lumix S 40mm F2 vs TTArtisan AF 40mm F2
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.30 m on the Lumix S 40mm F2, against 0.40 m on the AF 40mm F2.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the AF 40mm F2, against No on the Lumix S 40mm F2.
Lumix S 40mm F2 or AF 40mm F2: which should you buy?
Choose the Lumix S 40mm F2 for its closest focus.
Choose the AF 40mm F2 for its aperture ring.
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| Lowest price today | $397.99 new $350 used | $168 new $149 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 40mm | 40mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 40mm (full frame) | 40mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 7 / 6 | 9 / 6 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.30 m (best) | 0.40 m |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | — |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Stepping motor) | Yes (STM) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | — |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (best) |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 144 g | — |
| Diameter × length | 69.4 × 40.9 mm | — |
| Filter thread | 62 mm | 52 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.

