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Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Lens for Sony E

SKU: ISO4025 MFR: SEL40F25G
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Key Features

  • Experience outstanding image quality with this Sony 40mm G Lens, perfect for everyday snapshots.
  • Capture stunning detail with the f/2.5 maximum aperture, ideal for low-light and bokeh effects.
  • Enjoy fast, precise autofocus, ensuring you never miss a moment with this Sony mirrorless lens.
  • The compact, lightweight design makes this 40mm lens a great travel companion for Sony E-mount.
  • Create beautiful, circular bokeh with the 7-blade aperture, enhancing your artistic photography.
  • Benefit from the high build quality of this Sony G lens, offering durability and reliable performance.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Israel Gil BON 1 : loved the 40mm for canon. I wanna see how this one performs on my fx3PATRICIA H : I have a sonny cameraREYNALDO T : I want to see if this lens could replace both my FE 35mm f/1.8 and FE 55mm f/1.8 as my walk around and travel lens.RONALD W : To use with a Sony A7RVVICTOR V : Lightweiight, good image quality and autofocusLINDA W : I was looking for a prime mid range Sony lensAJABDEEP C : compactMEGHIN G : For a Europe vacation I have coming up. I love the compact size and focal length.Sebastian G : Compact lens for travelTIMOTHY M : For travel and video work! plus, its a compact lens that i can take anywhere without it being too bulky!Andrew E : In between focal with lenses I own

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-05-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Small and light, great for street photography

light, compact and very sharp. works very well with both my bodies (A7R3 and A7CR), but especially with the A7CR for a light and discreet street shooting combo.

Francis61

2024-11-18T05:40:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Best one prime solution

If I could only have one prime lens on my Sony bodies, this would be it. Compact size, great ergonomics, sharp, beautiful rendering and a versatile focal length. Short of an RX1R, this the one-prime solution. Love it. The 24mm G is excellent, too. Now all we need is an FE 85mm/2.5 G and I can duplicate my favorite travel kit of sharp, tiny DA limited primes from the Pentax years, but this time in gorgeous full frame. Get on it, Sony.

Gene V.

2024-11-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic travel lens

Small, lightweight and sharp.

Johnny

2024-07-14T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Makes a useful, lightweight combo with my A7Cii

Am getting good results using this lens on my A7Cii. Plenty of features considering size, 40mm + f2.5 is a useful walk around and family lightweight option.

Busted

2024-07-14T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Makes a useful, lightweight combo with my A7Cii

Am getting good results using this lens on my A7Cii. Plenty of features considering size, 40mm + f2.5 is a useful walk around and family lightweight option.

coldfinger007

2024-06-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp, compact, lightweight, beautiful design

Extremely sharp wide open, the center is already optimal from f/2.5 and the corners barely improve from stopping down. It is weightless when mounted on a camera, the ligthest lens i've known. The build quality it top notch, the focus ring is like using a real manual focus lens and the aperture ring is very satisfying and useful. AF is extremely fast and silent. Very happy overall!

venusfotografo

2024-05-30T10:05:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Ultimate Wanderlust Companion

This lens is the quintessential travel/street companion, boasting razor-sharp images, featherweight construction, subtle aesthetics, and exceptional performance, making it a top choice for any journey.

GARRETT R.

2024-04-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great compact lens with sharp images

Great value for money and quality like the GM lenses

bal g.

2024-04-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens

I wanted a small but good quality lens for my new Sony A7C II, as a travel and daily use lens. I have recently started to use prime lenses because of the sharp photos they produce and because they tend to be much more compact than zooms. This focal length is perfect in my opinion, not too wide and not too tight. A very good lens indeed.

Henry308

2024-04-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens

I wanted a small but good quality lens for my new Sony A7C II, as a travel and daily use lens. I have recently started to use prime lenses because of the sharp photos they produce and because they tend to be much more compact than zooms. This focal length is perfect in my opinion, not too wide and not too tight. A very good lens indeed.

Henry30065

2024-01-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

An excellent little lens, and so sharp.

I bought this for when I needed slightly wider than 50mm, for when I shoot portraits, as I already have the 50mm f1.8, and the 40mm is compact and really sharp.

philthephotoman

2024-01-15T09:41:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp

First Sony lens Ben a canon shorter since 2004 Nikon before that. It seems to be first of all sharp second good contrast and flare is minimal. I would definitely recommend it if you like small lenses.

Paul B.

2024-01-08T01:36:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Small

Compact on my A7CII.

PAUL B.

2023-11-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic all round travel lens

I bought this with travel in mind an I am really pleased I did. The lens is really light, 40mm is a great focal length, and extremely sharp corner to corner.

Trev 3.

2023-11-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic all round travel lens

I bought this with travel in mind an I am really pleased I did. The lens is really light, 40mm is a great focal length, and extremely sharp corner to corner.

Trev333

2023-10-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Interesting focal length

Choose 35mm or 50mm but 40mm is difficult to justify

HuwR

2023-10-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Interesting focal length

Choose 35mm or 50mm but 40mm is difficult to justify

HuwWG

2023-10-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best color for a plein aire painter

I'm using an Alpha 7c for its full frame and raw format. I generally paint images within a 100 feet and I'm tried of taking photos that average the color I see. With the programing in the Alpha 7c and this lens, I can capture those variations and highlights that make my paintings without a lot of notes. Lens with a lot of glass and optics don't.

Watercolor p.

2023-09-13T08:12:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Great bundle

Awesome lens and kit

SEAN L.

2023-07-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp lens

I purchased this lens from Wex and I had a great experience with this firm. The lady who served me in Cambridge was patient, polite, and extremely helpful. The lens is lightweight and very sharp and versatile having close distance focusing.

AW F.

2023-07-15T22:25:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Very impressive little lens!

Perfectly sharp! Dead quiet autofocus! Great value! If youre looking for something a little wider than 50mm and you want to travel light, this is the lens for you. The build quality is fantastic and typical of Sony. I have no complaints.

Kian M.

2023-06-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely little lens

I really like my FE 40mm f2.5 G lens, it's my main walkabout lens. I prefer 40mm to both 35mm and 50mm. This Sony lens is lovely, it feels great in the hand, it is small, light weight and very is sharp. Its also really nice to have a proper aperture ring. Thoroughly recommended.

Padgreen

2023-06-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

GREAT GENERAL PURPOSE LENS

Excellent build quality. I love the focus hold button, aperture ring, smooth action and the (slightly wide angle) view. Great optics and f2.5 is a great compromise between cost and a wide aperture. Recommended.

Paul e.

2023-04-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sweet

40mm is the right spot for street photography. It's not too wide and not too narrow? just right. This is a nice, solid and compact lens with a really nice lens hood that doesn't shout 'Lens hood!'? I like how small it all is.

Ormie

2022-12-01T15:29:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful little lens

Excellent lens, the size make my Sony A7C very compact camera, perfect for street photography.

Marcos A.

2022-11-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super sharp, ideal field of view

I have had this lens for a year now and it's hardly ever off my camera (an A7IV). Build quality is superb, I love the 40mm focal length as it matches what I see and the image quality delivered is top notch. Tack-sharp corner to corner, smooth backgrounds.

DaveO1959

2022-04-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect standard lens

One of the important reasons for migrating to Sony was availability of this lens. My favorite focal length is 40mm, and whilst it would have been even better if the largest aperture was F2.0, I am very happy with the lens as it is. I would have liked even more if the lens was smaller in size, but I understand the reasons for being this size. Quality wise, this lens is excellent. I particularly like its super fast AF with A7 IV. I would highly recommend this lens to anyone looking for an all day carry on lens. The lens seems to have imperceptible distortion, which is really good too.

draganmikki

2022-04-04T18:28:20

Rated 5 out of 5

perfect for travel

Really compact. It's short. Light. Fits in your pocket. So easy to toss this in a bag and go. It's great to shoot with!

ERIC F.

2021-12-15T07:26:39

Rated 5 out of 5

If you like small lenses?..this is a phenomenal one.

This lens is amazing. Crazy sharp, even wide open. Resolves amazing detail on my A7Riii. Great colors as well. Super small and focuses fast. If you like small lenses, you will love this one. I switched to Sony for their lenses and this was one that convinced me. It?s not cheap but you definitely get a quality lens with this one. Love that it is weather sealed as well. The lens hood looks funky in my opinion but the tapered shape does protect the lens well and is very functional.

JUSTIN W.

2021-10-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

really good product

I purchased this lens in hope that it would be smaller and still have great quality for travel. My current lenses are really big and good but carrying them around is a burden at times. This lens does everything I need and is compact and fast and works very well. The bokeh is extremely good for a lens of this size. I am still learning to use it --- but it is incredible. I and my wife love to cruise and love to take pictures in the lower light - this lens will do so without having the huge lens I have had to carry in the past. This is a great lens and so worth the price... will take it on the cruise ship in January and am sure that will be great. Disclaimer: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest opinion.

hollisters3020

Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Specifications

  • Mount

    Sony E-mount

  • Format

    35 mm full frame

  • Focal Length

    40mm

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length (Aps-C)

    60

  • Lens Groups/Elements

    9 Groups/9 Elements

  • Angle of View (35mm)

    57 Degree

  • Angle of View (Aps-C)

    39 Degree

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.5

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Aperture Blades

    7

  • Circular Aperture

    Yes

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    0.92 ft (AF), 0.82 ft (MF) (0.28 m (AF), 0.25 m (MF))

  • Maximum Magnification Ratio (X)

    x 0.2 (AF), x 0.23 (MF)

  • Filter Diameter

    49mm

  • Image Stabilization (Steadyshot)

    (body-integrated)

  • Hood Type

    Cap type

  • Dimensions (D X L)

    2.75 x 1.816" (68 x 45mm)

  • Weight

    6.2 oz (173g)

  • UPC Code

    027242922600

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Designed For Use With:

  • Sony a7R IV
  • Sony a7S III
  • Sony a7 II
  • Sony a7 III
  • Sony a7 IV
  • Sony A7C
  • Sony a7C II
  • Sony a7CR
  • Sony a7R II
  • Sony a7R III
  • Sony a7R V
  • Sony a9
  • Sony a9 II
  • Sony a9 III
  • Sony Alpha 1
  • Sony ZV-E1
  • Sony A7
  • Sony A7R
  • Sony a7S
  • Sony A7S II

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Sony A3000
  • Sony a5000
  • Sony a5100
  • Sony A6000
  • Sony a6100
  • Sony a6300
  • Sony a6400
  • Sony a6500
  • Sony a6600
  • Sony a6700
  • Sony NEX C3
  • Sony NEX-3
  • Sony NEX-5
  • Sony NEX-5R
  • Sony NEX-5T
  • Sony NEX-6
  • Sony NEX-7
  • Sony NEX-F3
  • Sony ZV-E10
  • Sony ZV-E10 II

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About Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G

FEATURED REVIEWS

Fantastic all round travel lens

By Trev 3.

I bought this with travel in mind an I am really pleased I did. The lens is really light, 40mm is a great focal length, and extremely sharp corner to corner.

Ultimate Wanderlust Companion

By GARRETT R.

This lens is the quintessential travel/street companion, boasting razor-sharp images, featherweight construction, subtle aesthetics, and exceptional performance, making it a top choice for any journey.

Sony FE 40mm G Lens.

Sony FE 40mm G Lens.

The high-quality G Lens optical design incorporates three aspherical lens elements for sharp detail and outstanding corner-to-corner resolution.

Compact, Mobile, State Of The Art.

Compact, Mobile, State Of The Art.

In addition, the state-of-the-art optical design takes maximum advantage of the short flange back, unique to mirrorless cameras, to realize stunning compactness at 68mm diameter x 45mm and a weight of only 173g. Mobility is a key feature, preserving the compactness of the overall E-mount system whether shooting with a full-frame or APS-C body or shooting either still images or movie.

Features.

  • F2.5 max aperture for low-light and shallow depth of field
  • Three Aspherical elements for corner-to-corner sharpness
  • Two Linear motors for fast, precise autofocus tracking
  • Ultra-compact fast prime w/ G series lens quality and performance
  • 7-blade circular aperture contributes to gorgeous bokeh

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 3 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Experience outstanding image quality with this Sony 40mm G Lens, perfect for everyday snapshots.
  • Capture stunning detail with the f/2.5 maximum aperture, ideal for low-light and bokeh effects.
  • Enjoy fast, precise autofocus, ensuring you never miss a moment with this Sony mirrorless lens.
  • The compact, lightweight design makes this 40mm lens a great travel companion for Sony E-mount.
  • Create beautiful, circular bokeh with the 7-blade aperture, enhancing your artistic photography.
  • Benefit from the high build quality of this Sony G lens, offering durability and reliable performance.

What's in the box:

  • Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Full-Frame Ultra-Compact G Lens
  • Hood (ALC-SH166)
  • Front Cap (ALC-F49S)
  • Rear Cap (ALC-R1EM)
  • Sony 1 Year Limited Warranty