Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
Viltrox
66 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 lens is widely praised as an exceptional value, delivering sharp images, good color rendition, and solid autofocus at a fraction of the cost of Sony alternatives. Users highlight its lightweight, compact design, making it ideal for travel and everyday carry. While some note it lacks weather sealing and the maximum aperture is f/2.5 rather than f/2, most find the optical quality and performance far exceed expectations for the price. A few mention it may require some post-processing, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and compact
- Good autofocus performance
- Pleasant color rendition
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Maximum aperture f/2.5 (not f/2)
- Plastic build (except mount)
- May require post-processing
- Manual focus not linear
Value for money 8
Image quality 7
Build quality 5
Autofocus performance 5
Size and weight 6
Weather sealing 2
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Landscape
Macro
Budget
Travel
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 20 |
| Groups | 6 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | high-definition nano multi-layer coating, front lens waterproof and anti-fouling coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/6.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.5 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 340 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.14 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (76th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
