Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Lens

Overview

The Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Lens is a compact and versatile wide-normal prime designed for full-frame E-mount cameras, offering a natural field of view that sits between standard and wide-angle perspectives. Ideal for street photography, travel, landscapes, and everyday shooting, this lens combines portability with premium G Series optical performance. Its f/2.5 maximum aperture balances brightness and compact size, while advanced autofocus, tactile controls, and durable construction make it well-suited for both still photography and video applications.

Core Features

• The 40mm focal length provides a natural wide-normal perspective suitable for a wide range of subjects and shooting styles.
• The f/2.5 maximum aperture offers a balance of brightness, depth of field control, and compact design.
• Three aspherical elements reduce distortion and spherical aberrations for sharp, consistent image quality.
• Dual linear motors deliver fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance for both stills and video.
• The internal focus design maintains lens length and improves focusing speed and handling.
• A physical aperture ring with a de-click switch enables smooth and silent exposure adjustments for video applications.
• Customisable focus hold buttons and an AF/MF switch provide intuitive control during shooting.
• A minimum focus distance of 25 cm allows for close-up shooting with up to 0.23x magnification.
• The dust- and moisture-resistant construction supports reliable performance in challenging environments.
• The rounded seven-blade diaphragm produces smooth and pleasing bokeh.

G Series Optical Performance

Engineered with advanced G Lens optics, the lens uses three aspherical elements to suppress spherical aberrations and distortion, delivering sharp and consistent image quality across the frame. The rounded seven-blade diaphragm enhances subject separation by producing smooth, natural bokeh for creative depth of field control.

Close-Up Capability

With a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm and up to 0.23x magnification, the lens offers strong close-up performance, allowing for detailed subject capture and greater creative flexibility when working at shorter distances.

Compact and Durable Design

Designed for portability, the lens features a compact and lightweight form factor that is ideal for everyday carry. Its robust metal construction, dust- and moisture-resistant sealing, and fluorine-coated front element provide durability and ease of maintenance. The physical aperture ring and tactile controls enhance usability for both photographers and videographers.

Matched Compact Prime Series

This lens is part of a trio of compact G primes alongside the FE 24mm f/2.8 G and FE 50mm f/2.5 G lenses. These lenses share consistent styling, identical 49 mm filter thread sizes, and similar ergonomics, making them an ideal choice for a cohesive and portable shooting kit.