TTArtisan A32B-E
Delivering 1:1 life-size magnification with a 6.7-inch minimum focusing distance, this 40mm f/2.8 Macro lens uses an 11-blade diaphragm to yield smooth bokeh for close-ups and portraits. Its fully manual design and 60mm equivalent field of view on Sony APS-C bodies position it as an affordable, deliberate tool for creative control. This lens is best for macro hobbyists and portrait shooters on a budget who prefer hands-on focus over autofocus speed.
About This Lens
Delivering 1:1 life-size magnification with a 6.7-inch minimum focusing distance, this 40mm f/2.8 Macro lens uses an 11-blade diaphragm to yield smooth bokeh for close-ups and portraits. Its fully manual design and 60mm equivalent field of view on Sony APS-C bodies position it as an affordable, deliberate tool for creative control. This lens is best for macro hobbyists and portrait shooters on a budget who prefer hands-on focus over autofocus speed.
- Focal length 40mm
- Max aperture 2.8
- Mount Sony E
- Weight g 371
- Af type manual focus only
- Lens type macro
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong macro (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong aperture (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile) 34th
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 40 |
| Focal Length Max | 40 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 7 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 170 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | TTArtisan A32B-E | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 | Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 40mm | 56mm | 55mm | 18-300mm | 28mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 2.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 371 | 171 | 280 | 92 | 205 | 107 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM | STM | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | macro | prime | prime | zoom | Zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan A32B-E | 13.5 | 86.6 | 62.8 | 84.5 | 39.9 | 77.6 | 63.8 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 34.2 |
| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Compare | 86 | 92 | 85.7 | 94.2 | 69.8 | 91.3 | 63.8 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 86 | 94.4 | 73.1 | 94.5 | 51.1 | 94.5 | 80.3 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 66.9 | 95.8 | 86.4 | 75.2 | 69.9 | 30.7 | 99.3 | 68.9 | 79.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86 | 74.4 | 89.9 | 82.5 | 69.8 | 77.6 | 63.8 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 94.7 |
| Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 66.9 | 97.6 | 35.7 | 65.3 | 69.9 | 0 | 83.7 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
Usage Scores
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