Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Lens
Compact, Superbly-Built Wide-Angle Prime Lens
The Sony FE 40mm F/2.5 G Lens offers exceptional image quality and attractive bokeh in a compact, high-quality design. Its superb build quality and intuitive operability make it an excellent choice for photographers seeking a versatile wide-angle prime lens. Ideal for capturing stunning wide-angle shots, this lens is easy to carry, making it perfect for on-the-go photography. The fast, precise, and quiet autofocus (AF) system is well-suited for both still photography and videography, ensuring you never miss a crucial moment.
- E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.5 to f/22
- Three Aspherical Elements
- Minimum Focus Distance: 11"
Versatile Wide-angle Prime Lens
The Sony FE 40mm f2.5 G lens is made for capturing everyday moments or professional content anytime, anywhere. At only 173g it’s easy to hold, whether in hand or on a gimbal. On top of that, its angle of view works well for photographing snapshots and translates naturally to video aspect ratios. Capture outstanding portrait, lifestyle, and product images; food and travel shots; and even close-ups from a distance of just 28cm*.
*25cm in manual focus mode
Exceptional Photo & Video Quality
With cutting-edge optics, the Sony FE 40mm f2.5 G lens produces exceptional quality photos and video. Three aspherical elements work to suppress aberrations, delivering stunning edge-to-edge sharpness and resolution. The bright, constant f2.5 maximum aperture offers a distinct advantage in low light settings and makes out-of-focus details dissolve into dreamy soft bokeh.
Dual Linear Motors for Outstanding AF & Tracking
The Sony 40mm f2.5 G lens employs two linear motors to autofocus and track subjects with remarkable speed and precision. When teamed with Real-time Tracking in compatible Sony mirrorless cameras, the Sony 40mm f2.5 G lens maintains tracking performance even if your subject unexpectedly moves or changes speed. The AF system also functions with incredibly low noise and vibration – ideal for photographing or filming performances, weddings, or other scenes you don’t want to disturb.
High-Performance Design, Effortless Handling
The Sony 40mm f2.5 G lens is one of several different lenses (sold separately) with the same functionality, compact design, and filter diameter. Together these lenses are effortless to carry, easy to rebalance on a gimbal, and versatile enough to cover a broad range of subjects. Each one is remarkably light yet designed to cope with heavy use, complete with dust and weather sealing and a robust aluminium finish. Thoughtfully designed controls allow you to quickly and intuitively hold focus, change focus modes, and access a range of other functions.
Key Features
- Ultra-compact and lightweight design weighing just 173g.
- Constant f/2.5 maximum aperture for low-light performance and beautiful soft bokeh.
- Three aspherical lens elements to suppress aberrations and ensure edge-to-edge sharpness.
- Dual linear motors for incredibly fast, precise, and quiet autofocus.
- Dust and weather-sealed construction with a robust aluminium finish.
Benefits
- Effortless Handling: Perfectly sized for handheld shooting or quick rebalancing on a gimbal.
- Silent Operation: The low-noise autofocus system is ideal for filming weddings or live performances without audio interference.
- Reliable Tracking: Seamlessly integrates with Sony’s Real-time Tracking to keep moving subjects sharp, even if they change speed.
- Built for the Elements: Weather-sealed design ensures you can keep shooting confidently in challenging outdoor environments.
Specifications
- Focal Length: 40mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.5
- Weight: 173g
- Minimum Focus Distance: 28cm (Autofocus) / 25cm (Manual Focus)
- Lens Elements: 3 aspherical elements
- Autofocus: Dual linear motors
- Build: Aluminium finish, dust and weather-sealed
FAQs
1. Is the Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G lens weather-sealed?
Yes, it features a dust and moisture-resistant design with a robust aluminium finish, making it highly reliable for outdoor and travel photography.
2. Can I use this lens for macro photography?
While not a true 1:1 macro lens, it offers excellent close-up capabilities with a minimum focusing distance of just 28cm in autofocus mode and 25cm in manual focus.
3. Is the autofocus quiet enough for professional video work?
Absolutely. The dual linear motors provide incredibly low-noise and low-vibration autofocus, making it perfect for recording pristine audio at weddings or events.
4. How much does the Sony 40mm f/2.5 G weigh?
It weighs only 173g, making it an exceptionally lightweight option for everyday carry, street photography, and gimbal use.
5. Will this lens work well on a video gimbal?
Yes, its compact size and light weight make it effortless to balance. It also shares a form factor and filter diameter with other compact Sony G lenses, allowing for quick lens swaps without heavy rebalancing.
Applications
- Travel & Street Photography: The unobtrusive, 173g design makes it the perfect walkaround lens for capturing candid moments and lifestyle shots without weighing down your kit.
- Gimbal Video Work: With its standardized compact form factor and silent dual linear motors, videographers can easily fly this lens on a gimbal, tracking subjects smoothly without picking up focus motor noise.
- Food & Product Photography: A minimum focus distance of 25cm (manual) allows you to get up close to your subjects, capturing crisp details and soft bokeh for stunning product layouts and culinary shots.
| Best Seller | No |
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| Sale | No |
| Autofocus | No |
| Product Weight | 1.000000 |
| Brands | Sony |
| Wi-Fi Enabled | Yes |
| GTIN/UPC Code | 4548736130616 |
| Cashback Enable | No |
| Genre/Use | Portrait |
| Lens Hood | Yes |
| Lens Series | Sony G |