The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 40mm F2 and the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. TTArtisan 40mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 44mm. The Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM with a length of 25mm, is 19mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the TTArtisan 40mm F2's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of TTArtisan 40mm F2 and Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the TTArtisan 40mm F2 and the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM weighs 120g, 28% (47g) lighter than the TTArtisan 40mm F2's weight of 167g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 40mm F2 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the TTArtisan 40mm F2:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 40mm F2 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
TTArtisan 40mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
60mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 44.8mm .
