Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G vs Voigtlander Septon 40mm F2 Aspherical
Both are Sony E prime lenses. 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 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.23× vs 0.19× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Street photography, everyday carry, travel
Pick the Voigtlander Septon 40mm F2 Aspherical if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.5)
- You want a compact lens: 30 mm vs 45 mm long
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G | Voigtlander Septon 40mm F2 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.5
|
f/2
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
173 g
|
165 g
lighter
|
| Length |
45 mm
|
30 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
68 mm
|
61.7 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.23×
larger
|
0.19×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
10
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
7 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime 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
Voigtlander Septon 40mm F2 Aspherical
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