Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G lens

Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G lens

Sony released a series of new lenses at once. In addition to this 40mm lens, 24mm and 50mm versions were released.

This 40mm focal length is a bit rarer, but depending on the photographer, it's either a boring option or a very versatile one. It lacks the wide-angle distortion but gives you a bit more space in your images compared to a 50mm normal lens.

• Sony G-series quality
• Weatherproof construction, metal bayonet and body
• The right combination of brightness and compact size
• Weight only 173g

These focal lengths are quite competitive, with options from Sony's previous lenses as well as third-party manufacturers such as Samyang and Tamron.

The Sony FE 40mm and other new products differ from these in particular in their mechanical quality. The lens is weather-protected and has a metal construction. Of course, the image quality is also good!

Despite its compact size, the Sony 40mm includes aperture control directly from the control ring. In addition, there is an AF-Lock button on the side for locking focus or activating EyeAF, for example. Just like in Sony's clearly more expensive G Master lenses!

This new model series feels natural if you want better image quality and a mechanically fine lens, but if you don't need the F1.4 aperture of the professional series. So now you know premium quality but in a smaller size, lighter construction and with a lower price tag.

The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G features a powerful linear-type focus motor, meaning you can get the most out of the fast autofocus of Sony's new bodies!

Other technologies from more expensive series are also used, such as the Nano AR II coating, which allows you to photograph the landscape directly towards the light and distracting reflections are minimized in the images.

Specifications:

• Compatibility: Sony FE mount
• Focal length: 40mm (equivalent to 60mm on APS-C bodies)
• Aperture: f/2.5 (min. f/22)
• Closest focusing distance: 28cm
• Construction: 9 elements in 9 groups, 9 rounded diaphragms
• Filter thread: 49mm
• Size: 68 x 45mm
• Weight: 173g

The sales package includes:

• Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G lens
• Sony ALC-F49S lens protector
• Sony ALC-R1EM rear plug
• ALC-SH166 sunshade