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Sony G SEL40F25G 40mm
Combining a 40mm focal length with a featherlight 173g build, this full-frame prime delivers G-series sharpness through three aspherical elements and one ED element. Its dust and moisture-resistant construction and de-clickable aperture ring offer tactile, professional-grade control in a package small enough for any bag. This lens is best for travel and street photographers who prioritize a discreet, all-day carry with a natural field of view.
Focal length 40mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 173 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
57 Overall Score
Price MX$10,899
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 40 |
| Focal Length Max | 40 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony G SEL40F25G 40mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 40mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 100mm | 55-250mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 173 | 290 | 544 | 450 | 298 | 375 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Dual Phase Linear Motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G SEL40F25G 40mm | 53.6 | 13.1 | 96 | 44.1 | 71.7 | 20 | 63.5 | 33.7 | 93 | 36.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.2 | 81.3 | 86.6 | 90.8 | 82.6 | 83.5 | 80.8 | 78.6 | 89.4 | 36.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.6 | 86.6 | 69.6 | 84.9 | 91.1 | 83.5 | 63.5 | 89.5 | 85 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.2 | 86.6 | 76.1 | 84.9 | 88.5 | 83.5 | 91.3 | 68.2 | 69.4 | 36.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98.1 | 86.6 | 86.4 | 81.3 | 83.7 | 83.5 | 80.8 | 33.7 | 64.9 | 36.7 |
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Compare | 87.2 | 63.8 | 68.2 | 34 | 75.7 | 65.4 | 44.4 | 92.1 | 85 | 93.5 |
Price
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