TTartisan 40mm f/2.0: Is This the Best Everyday Lens for the LUMIX S9?
Matthew Dangyou tested the new TTartisan 40mm f/2.0 lens. Conclusion:
The TTArtisan 40mm F2 is currently the best budget lens for the Panasonic Lumix S9 if you want a tiny, pocketable setup. For only $168, it delivers:
- Extremely small size (4.45 cm) – finally a true full-frame pancake-style autofocus lens
- Full-metal construction with clicked aperture
- Pleasant rendering with soft, warm character (not clinical, but charming)
- Good autofocus, especially when using Single Area AF
- Surprisingly good for both photo and casual video
It’s not ideal for professional work (interviews, critical sharpness), but for everyday shooting, travel, lifestyle, and S9 point-and-shoot vibes, it’s a fantastic value.
The reviewer says he would put it on his S9 7 out of 10 times.
TTArtisan is clearly becoming the leader in small, affordable L-mount autofocus lenses, and this 40mm F2 is one of their best so far.