TTArtisan AF 40mm F2 vs Zeiss Batis 2/40 CF
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.24 m on the Batis 2/40 CF, against 0.40 m on the AF 40mm F2.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the AF 40mm F2, against No on the Batis 2/40 CF.
AF 40mm F2 or Batis 2/40 CF: which should you buy?
Choose the AF 40mm F2 for its aperture ring.
Choose the Batis 2/40 CF for its closest focus.
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $168 new $149 used | $1,169 new |
| 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/16 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 9 / 6 | 9 / 8 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | — |
| Closest focus | 0.40 m | 0.24 m (best) |
| Max magnification | — | 0.30× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (STM) | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | — | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes (best) | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | — | 361 g |
| Diameter × length | — | 78 × 93 mm |
| Filter thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
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