Viltrox AF AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm

★★★★★ 4.6 (335)

Weighing just 180g with an f/2.5 aperture, this 40mm full-frame prime packs 10 elements—including one ED and one aspherical—for sharp, low-distortion rendering. Silent, precise autofocus and a close 340mm minimum focus distance add flexibility for discreet street scenes and detail shots. It’s best for Nikon Z shooters wanting a featherweight everyday prime for environmental portraits and spontaneous street photography.

Focal length 40mm
Aperture 16
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed
Weight 167 g
af type STM
lens type prime
Viltrox AF AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm lens
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Snapshot

Pro e contro

Pros

  • Strong build (94th percentile) 94th
  • Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
  • Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th

Cons

  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

Come è cambiata l'opinione dei proprietari nel tempo

Esclusiva

In base a quando i clienti hanno effettivamente scritto le recensioni, per vedere se gli elogi iniziali sono durati.

L'opinione dei proprietari si è raffreddata dal lancio
82/100La nostra analisi del sentiment con IAaffidabilità media · 23 fonti · mag 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '20: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ3 '22: 3.0★ · 1 recensioneQ1 '23: 1.0★ · 1 recensioneQ2 '23: 5.0★ · 2 recensioniQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 4 recensioniQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 4 recensioniQ3 '25: 4.4★ · 10 recensioniQ4 '25: 4.3★ · 9 recensioniQ1 '26: 4.4★ · 7 recensioni11121411141097Q2 '20Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Valutazione mediaSoddisfatti (4-5★)Insoddisfatti (1-2★)Altezza della barra = numero di recensioni
  1. Q1 202674/1004.5★7 recensioni

    Buyers praise value, sharpness, lightweight build, and bokeh. Some report autofocus issues and close-focus limitations.

    • Excellent value for price; sharp, contrasty images with good bokeh.
    • Compact, lightweight build with included lens hood, ideal for travel.
    • Autofocus can struggle or hunt, especially with eye-tracking active.
    • Close-up photography is weak; lens works best for landscape/architecture.
  2. Q4 202573/1004.3★9 recensioni

    Buyers praised sharpness, autofocus, and value, but noted some quality issues including a used lens shipped as new and minor noise.

    • Excellent sharpness and optical clarity even wide open, considered great value for price.
    • Fast, quiet autofocus with good low-light performance and minimal focus breathing.
    • Compact and premium build for the price, but some found autofocus loud or plastic body.
    • One buyer received a used lens in an opened package, missing manual and case.
  3. Q3 202582/1004.4★10 recensioni

    Buyers praise the Viltrox 50mm f/2.0 for being lightweight, sharp, and excellent value, though some note ho-hum contrast, corners, and a cheap hood.

    • Lightweight and compact design praised by multiple users.
    • Sharpness and autofocus performance exceed price expectations.
    • Optical quality is good for the cost, but contrast and corners are just okay.
    • Hood is cheap and lens requires post-processing to optimize results.
  4. Q2 202588/1005.0★4 recensioni

    Reviewers praise the lens for sharpness, value, and quality; a light prime solution for travel is noted; minor imperfections mentioned but overall very positive.

    • Sharp lens and great value for the price on Sony and Nikon bodies.
    • Not perfect, but very good performance overall as a third-party option.
    • Lightweight and discreet prime lens ideal for street and travel photography.
    • Focal length selection (40mm) comfortable based on user testing and reviews.
  5. Q2 2024100/1005.0★4 recensioni

    Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, lightweight build, fast autofocus, and good low-light performance. Some noted a plasticky feel and storage bag instead of a case.

    • Excellent image sharpness and quality across reviews.
    • Lightweight and portable design for all-day shooting.
    • Plasticky feel noted but accepted due to weight savings.
    • Included soft storage bag offers little protection; case preferred.

Basato su 43 recensioni dei clienti datate, raggruppate per trimestre solare. L'analisi per periodo è in inglese.

The proof

Prestazioni

Percentili di prestazione

AF 86
Bokeh 37
Build 94.3
Macro 63
Optical 54.4
Aperture 52.3
User Sentiment 44.8
Versatility 34
Social Proof 83.2
Stabilization 35.8

Scheda tecnica

Specifiche tecniche complete

Optics

Type prime
Focal Length Min 40
Focal Length Max 40
Elements 10
Groups 6
Aspherical Elements 1
ED Elements 1
Coating high-definition nano multi-layer coating, front lens waterproof and anti-fouling coating

Aperture

Max Aperture 16
Min Aperture 2.5
Constant No
Diaphragm Blades 7

Build

Mount Sony E
Format full-frame
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs
Filter Thread 52

AF & Stabilization

AF Type STM
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 340
Max Magnification 1:7.14

Rispetto alla concorrenza

Spec Viltrox AF AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Sigma Contemporary C1850DCDNSE Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060
Focal Length 40mm 18-300mm 16-85mm 18-135mm 18-50mm 12-60mm
Max Aperture 16 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/3.5 2.8 22
Mount Sony E Fuji X Nikon F Canon EF-S Sony E Micro Four Thirds
Stabilization false true true true false true
Weather Sealed true false false false true true
Weight (g) 167 92 59 515 290 210
AF Type STM VXD linear motor AF-S STM stepping motor Autofocus
Lens Type prime zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Viltrox AF AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm 863794.36354.452.344.83483.235.8
Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.27896.288.673.579.830.399.283.280.7
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare 55.17898.559.964.279.881.494.288.192.3
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare 867845.83379.179.80967892.3
Sigma Contemporary C1850DCDNSE Compare 8683.9839179.185.9078.540.435.8
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare 55.116.389.782.172.225.491.693.388.196.3

Price

Rapporto qualità-prezzo

Da 168 USD 11 offerte presso 3 rivenditori
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Price History

130 USD 140 USD 150 USD 160 USD 170 USD 180 USD 1 mag7 mag18 mag26 mag3 giu 168 USD

Punteggi per utilizzo

Macro (61.4)Overall (67.1)Budget (64.1)Street (70.6)Travel (66.5)Portrait (57.8)Landscape (62.2)Professional (64.4)Video Cinema (56.8)Wildlife Sports (68.1)

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