Sony FE 40mm f2.5 G Lens

Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Lens

Overview

The Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Lens is a compact, high-performance lens designed for full-frame E-mount cameras. This lens offers a versatile focal length that is ideal for a range of photographic and video applications, from street photography to portraits and close-ups. Its design prioritises portability and intuitive handling, making it a valuable addition to any photographer’s kit.

Key Features

Compact and Lightweight

• Small and Portable: Measuring just 1.8 inches in length and weighing 6.1 oz, this lens is compact and lightweight. It pairs well with both full-frame and APS-C bodies, making it a practical choice for everyday use and travel.

Superior Optical Performance

• Three Aspherical Elements: The lens includes three aspherical elements that help to reduce spherical aberrations and distortions, ensuring sharp, uniform image quality across the frame.
• Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm: This feature contributes to a pleasing bokeh effect, enhancing the quality of out-of-focus areas for a more aesthetically pleasing image.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Dual Linear AF Motors: Equipped with two linear motors, the lens offers quick, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance. This system excels in tracking fast-moving subjects and is well-suited for video applications due to its minimal noise.
• Internal Focus: The internal focusing design helps maintain the lens’s compact size and contributes to faster, more responsive focusing.

User-Friendly Controls

• Customisable Focus Hold Button: Located on the lens barrel, this button can be customised for quick access to various functions, such as focus locking or setting adjustments.
• AF/MF Switch: Easily switch between autofocus and manual focus modes with a dedicated switch on the lens barrel for seamless handling.
• Physical Aperture Ring: A manual aperture ring with a de-click switch allows for smooth, silent aperture adjustments, beneficial for video work.

Impressive Close-Up Capability

• Close-Up Performance: The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 9.8 inches (11 inches with autofocus) and offers a maximum magnification of 0.23x, making it suitable for detailed close-up shots.

Durable Design

• Dust and Moisture Resistant: Built to withstand challenging conditions, the lens features a dust- and moisture-sealed design that ensures reliable performance in various environments.
• Fluorine-Coated Front Element: The front element is coated with fluorine to resist dust, moisture, and fingerprints, and is easy to clean.

Matched Set of Compact Primes

The FE 40mm f/2.5 G Lens is part of a trio of compact prime lenses, including the FE 24mm f/2.8 and FE 50mm f/2.5 G lenses. Together, these lenses offer:

• Cohesive Design: All three lenses feature a matching aluminium finish, similar styling, and a 49mm filter ring diameter.
• Intuitive Handling: Each lens includes a manual aperture ring and other tactile controls for an enhanced shooting experience.
• Stylish Finish: The lenses are designed with stylish focal length and aperture engravings, and come with matching metal lens hoods.

Specifications

• Model Name: FE 40mm f/2.5 G
• Mount Type: E-Mount/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/2.5 to f/22
• Lens Elements: Three aspherical elements
• Aperture Blades: 7 (Rounded)
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 9.8 inches (11 inches with AF)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.23x
• Dimensions: 1.8 inches
• Weight: 6.1 oz
• Dust and Moisture Resistance: Yes