Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G vs Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1087 g lighter (173 g vs 1260 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.4 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.23× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 45 mm vs 157 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Street photography, everyday carry, travel
Pick the Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if
- You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.5)
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G | Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.5
|
f/1.4
1⅔ stops faster
|
| Weight |
173 g
lighter
|
1260 g
|
| Length |
45 mm
shorter
|
157 mm
|
| Diameter |
68 mm
slimmer
|
87.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.4 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.23×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 40mm 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
Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
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