TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH § 03 Head to head
TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH vs Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF
TTartisan 40mm f/2 is 185 g lighter. Zeiss 40mm f/2 focuses 16 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH is a 40mm f/2 prime, and the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF is a 40mm f/2 prime. On paper the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH 
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF 01
Key differences
Why is the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH better than the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF?
- 185 g lighter (176 g vs 361 g)
- 28 mm shorter (65 mm vs 93 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 67 mm)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2018)
Why is the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF better than the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH?
- Focuses 16 cm closer (0.24 m vs 0.4 m)
- Higher maximum magnification (0.31x vs 0.13x)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH has the edge: it is 185 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH has the edge: it is 185 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH | Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 40mm | 40mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Standard prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 176 g ◆ | 361 g (12.73 oz) |
| Dimensions | 46 x 65 mm | 91 mm (diameter) x 93 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.4 m | 0.24 m (9.4 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.13x | 0.31x ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 (rounded) ◆ |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 6 groups | 9 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2025 | 2018 |
| Price | $168 list price | — |
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Size
- A · TTartisan
- B · Zeiss
- 65 × 46 mm
- 93 × 91 mm
The Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF is 28 mm longer and 185 g heavier than the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH.
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Sample frames
TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH or the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF?
- The TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH weighs 176 g, 185 g less than the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF (361 g).
- Which focuses closer, the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH or the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF?
- The Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF focuses down to 0.24 m, against 0.4 m for the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH.
- Do the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH and the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH or the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF better for street photography?
- For street photography, the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH has the edge: it is 185 g lighter to carry.
- Is the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH or the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF better for travel?
- For travel, the TTartisan AF 40 mm f/2 ED ASPH has the edge: it is 185 g lighter to carry.
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