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Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G

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Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G

Focal length
40 mm
Aperture
f/2.5
Weight
173 g
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
45 mm
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At a Glance

This compact 40 mm prime for Sony E-mount full frame offers a moderate wide-angle view at f/2.5. It weighs 173 g and is 45 mm long. The minimum focus distance is 25 cm, with a magnification of 1:4.35. It suits street, reportage, everyday shooting and travel.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday
  • Travel

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
40 mm
Max. focal length
40 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.5
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
9
Weight
173 g (0.38 lb)
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.3 (0.23×)
Length
45 mm (1.77 in)
Diameter
68 mm (2.68 in)
Released
May 2021

Manufacturer data: sony.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G fit?

The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony FE 40mm F2.5 GViltrox AF 40mm F2.57Artisans AF 40mm F2.5Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF
Focal length40 mm40 mm40 mm40 mm
Max. aperturef/2.5f/2.5f/2.5f/2
Weight173 g167 g90 g361 g
Filter diameter49 mm52 mm46 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm34 cm40 cm24 cm
Length45 mm59.5 mm40 mm93 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G: FAQ

Does the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G has autofocus.

Does the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G have image stabilization?

No, the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G weigh?

The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G weighs 173 g. It is 45 mm long with a diameter of 68 mm.

What filter size does the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G use?

The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G takes 49 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms.

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