Quick answer
The Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 is a standard prime lens covering 40mm at f/2.5 for the Fujifilm X mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 is an APS-C standard prime lens covering 40mm at f/2.5 for Fujifilm X mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 specifications
- Brand
- Viltrox
- Mount
- Fujifilm X
- Focal length
- 40mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.5
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.34 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.14x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
Specification source: viltrox.com
What can you shoot with the Viltrox 40mm f/2.5?
At 40mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 60mm | 33.4° | 39.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 use?
It uses the Fujifilm X mount, so it fits Fujifilm X cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Viltrox 40mm f/2.5?
It is a fixed 40mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.5. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 40mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.5.
What is the Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 60mm on full frame, with a 33.4° horizontal and 39.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 fit?
Any Fujifilm X-mount camera, including Fujifilm X-E1, Fujifilm X-E2, Fujifilm X-E3, Fujifilm X-E4, and Fujifilm X-H1 and 19 more.
Alternatives for Fujifilm X from other brands
All Fujifilm X lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
