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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
58 Overall Score
Price MX$10,899
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong optical (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
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 | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 40mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 17-40mm | 20-60mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 173 | 544 | 450 | 535 | 350 | 320 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | RXD | Stepping Motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G SEL40F25G 40mm | 53.8 | 13.8 | 95.8 | 43.5 | 71.2 | 21 | 63.6 | 33.3 | 92.7 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 69.8 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.4 | 63.6 | 89.3 | 85.3 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.4 | 90.7 | 67.3 | 69.2 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.8 | 96.3 | 70.5 | 74.5 | 97 | 93.7 | 0 | 75.6 | 83 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.3 | 82.5 | 66.8 | 78.3 | 77.7 | 0 | 81.4 | 69.4 | 37.8 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.6 | 73.7 | 96.2 | 45.1 | 77.7 | 0 | 33.3 | 72 | 83.4 |
Price
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