Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 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
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Specifications
| Viltrox 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 | water and oil repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.5 | 22-45★ |
| Min Aperture | f/2.5 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 340 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.34m-∞ | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th 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 (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm0.637score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.097score per dollar
Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm offers 6.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
