Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE) vs TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for budget and street — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE) | TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 40mm | 27mm |
| Max aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE) opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 (27mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE) (40mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE) covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
- the Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE) is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE)See price on Amazon
TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE) and the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8?
The Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE) is 40mm f/2 prime, full-frame; the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 is 27mm f/2.8 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE) or the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8?
The Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE) — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE) and TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C). Note the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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