Is the TTArtisan 40mm F2 the Best Budget Lens for Nikon Z?

I've been shooting a ton lately with the new TTArtisan AF 40mm F2. This all-metal autofocus lens comes in at about half the cost of the Nikon Z 40mm f2. After shooting around a thousand photos—travel, street, night shots, and everyday documentary work—I share honest impressions of its build quality, autofocus performance, image character, sharpness, and real-world usability. I compare it directly with the Nikon Z 40mm f2, covering differences in price, sharpness, minimum focusing distance, weather resistance, vignetting, and overall shooting experience. Plus, the TTArtisan has something the Nikon lens doesn't! Where to buy the lens: TTArtisan: https://ttartisan.store/products/af-4... B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc... Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nTtWfc Find me on Instagram:   / johnepattison   My newsletter: https://johnepattison.substack.com/ My website: https://www.johnepattison.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:17 - Build & Handling 03:00 - Performance 04:19 - Image Quality 05:40 - Comparison to Nikon 40mm f2 & Final Thoughts MAIN CAMERAS & LENSES (affiliate links*) Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/3RzMZwz Nikon Z 24-120mm: https://amzn.to/3jtTiFe Nikon Z 14-30mm: https://amzn.to/3HCCh3R Nikon Z 100-400: https://amzn.to/3HBTief Nikon Z 35mm: https://amzn.to/4fHGBP2 Nikon Z 85mm: https://amzn.to/3AXpcTo Nikon Z 105mm (Macro): https://amzn.to/3B6KiP7 Nikon Z 28mm SE: https://amzn.to/4hYNP2L Nikon Z 40mm SE: https://amzn.to/3Okxw2q SECONDARY CAMERAS & VIDEO Ricoh GRIIIx: https://adorama.rfvk.net/3JMern Nikon Zf: https://amzn.to/3OiOKxo Fujifilm X100VI: https://adorama.rfvk.net/o4aqWW Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo: https://amzn.to/3OiOKxo Full gear list at johnepattison.com/gear I use Epidemic Sound for all my music. Check out Epidemic Sound's vast library of high-quality tracks with this 30-day free trial: http://share.epidemicsound.com/oyp8y0