Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G vs Viltrox 40mm f/2.5
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.34 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.23× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 45 mm vs 59.5 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Street photography, everyday carry, travel
Pick the Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G | Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Viltrox
|
| Weight |
173 g
|
167 g
lighter
|
| Length |
45 mm
shorter
|
59.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
68 mm
|
65 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.34 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.23×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
STM
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 40mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.5 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G
A small G-series prime for full-frame E-mount with a 40mm field of view, an f/2.5 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 173 g.
Pros
- Compact and light
- Useful in-between focal length
- Aperture ring
Cons
- Slower f/2.5 aperture
- Less suited to low light
Our notes
Viltrox 40mm f/2.5
This 40mm f/2.5 standard prime lens from Viltrox fits Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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