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Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5

Sony E Autofocus

Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5

Focal length
40 mm
Aperture
f/2.5
Weight
167 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
34 cm
Length
59.5 mm
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At a Glance

This 40 mm prime for Sony E-Mount covers full frame with autofocus and a maximum aperture of f/2.5. It weighs 167 g, which makes it compact, and takes 52 mm filters. Focusing is internal, and firmware can be updated over USB-C. The field of view is moderately wide, and the minimum focus distance is 34 cm. It suits everyday shooting, reportage 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/16
Elements
10
Groups
6
Weight
167 g (0.37 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
34 cm (13.39 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.1 (0.14×)
Length
59.5 mm (2.34 in)
Diameter
65 mm (2.56 in)

Manufacturer data: viltrox.com, viltrox.com, viltrox.com

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

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Which cameras does the Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 fit?

The Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 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

Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 compared

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

LensViltrox AF 40mm F2.5Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G7Artisans AF 40mm F2.5Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF
Focal length40 mm40 mm40 mm40 mm
Max. aperturef/2.5f/2.5f/2.5f/2
Weight167 g173 g90 g361 g
Filter diameter52 mm49 mm46 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance34 cm25 cm40 cm24 cm
Length59.5 mm45 mm40 mm93 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5: FAQ

Does the Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 have autofocus?

Yes, the Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 has autofocus.

Does the Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 have image stabilization?

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

How much does the Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 weigh?

The Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 weighs 167 g. It is 59.5 mm long with a diameter of 65 mm.

What filter size does the Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 use?

The Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 is 34 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 a full-frame lens?

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

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