TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro
A full-frame 100mm f/2.8 manual focus macro lens delivers true 2:1 magnification and an all-metal body with 14 elements, capturing extreme close-ups that exceed normal vision. Its 12-blade diaphragm creates smooth bokeh for subject isolation, and the lens remains a budget-friendly tool without electronic contacts. Best for Canon RF shooters who need 2x life-size reproduction of intricate textures while keeping costs far below first-party macro optics.
About This Lens
Providing powerful 2x magnification for Nikon F-mount cameras, the 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens from TTArtisan is crafted for capturing intricate details that aren't easily seen by the human eye alone. The f/2.8 maximum aperture allows for reliable low-light performance and works together with the 12-blade diaphragm to create smooth bokeh, helping your subject stand out. The minimum focusing distance of 9.8" ensures users the ability to capture noticeably sharp, close-up images. The durability of the lens is bolstered by its all-metal body design.
- Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22
- Telephoto Prime Lens
- 2x Magnification Factor
- Manual Focus Design
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong macro (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average build (13th percentile) 13th
- Below average af (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average aperture (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 100 |
| Focal Length Max | 100 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Coating | multi-layer coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 2:1 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro | Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS | Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100mm | 70-200mm | 28-75mm | 55mm | 14-24mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | 2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1118 | 176 | 550 | 280 | 649 | 413 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | stepping motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | macro | telephoto | zoom | prime | wide-angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro | 13.9 | 36.7 | 13.2 | 89.1 | 63.1 | 20.9 | 62.7 | 34 | 89.9 | 34.5 |
| Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Compare | 53.3 | 87.2 | 93.2 | 46.2 | 99.7 | 79.1 | 62.7 | 79.6 | 89.9 | 99.9 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 98 | 81.2 | 63.1 | 83.9 | 87.9 | 79.1 | 79.9 | 78.6 | 89.9 | 34.5 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 85.5 | 94.9 | 72.8 | 94.6 | 49.7 | 94.8 | 79.9 | 34 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Compare | 85.5 | 81.2 | 55.5 | 97.6 | 82.5 | 79.1 | 0 | 69.2 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 71.9 | 73.7 | 87.8 | 91.2 | 65.6 | 0 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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