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FE 40mm F2.5 G
- 40mm
- f/2.5
- Prime
- 173 g
- Min focus 0.25 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
This is a compact always-with-you lens for Sony. If you want more blur, choose a faster prime.
About this lens
This 40mm f/2.5 full-frame standard prime lens from Sony fits Sony E mount cameras, from the Sony G series. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 40mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.5
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2021
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.23x
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 173 g
- Length
- 45 mm
- Diameter
- 68 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G?
- Street photography
- Everyday carry
- Travel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 40mm | 48.5° | 56.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 60mm | 33.4° | 39.7° |
Frequently asked questions
Is 40mm a useful focal length?
It sits between 35mm and 50mm and suits street and general photography.
Does the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G match other G primes?
Yes. It shares its compact design and 49mm filter size with the 24mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/2.5 G lenses.
Does the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G have manual aperture control?
Yes. It has a physical aperture ring on the barrel, so you can set the aperture without going through the camera menus.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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