Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G

Compact, sharp prime for everyday street photography

Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G
82/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 18
Durability 16
Price 13
Usability 18
Brand Sony
Model SEL40F25G

Key Features

OPTICS 3 aspherical elements for high corner-to-corner sharpness
AUTOFOCUS Dual linear motors for fast, precise, quiet AF
APERTURE 7-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focus distance of 0.28m (AF) / 0.25m (MF)
BUILD Dust and moisture resistant design
CONTROL Customizable focus hold button and aperture ring
COMPACT Ultra-lightweight design, ideal for travel
COATING Sony Nano AR coating to reduce flare
VIDEO Minimized focus breathing for smooth video transitions
STABILIZATION Relies on camera IBIS
BURST RATE Supports high-speed AF tracking up to 30fps
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant construction
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Includes de-click switch
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G

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Technical Specification

Format Full Frame E-mount
Focal Length 40mm
Aperture Range f/2.5 - f/22
Elements/Groups 9 elements in 9 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.28m (AF) / 0.25m (MF)
Max Magnification 0.20x (AF) / 0.23x (MF)
Filter Thread 49mm
Diaphragm Blades 7 (circular)
Focus Motor Dual Linear Motors
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 173g
Dimensions 68 x 45 mm