| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 19.2 x 12.3 x 8.9 centimetres |
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| Package Weight | 0.32 Kilograms |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 45 x 68 x 45 millimetres |
| Item Weight | 173 Grams |
| Brand | Sony |
| Camera Lens | 40mm F2.5 |
| Colour | Black |
| Has image stabilisation | No |
| Included components | Hood, Lens front cap, Lens rear cap and Case. |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 40 Millimetres |
| Max Focal Length | 60 Millimetres |
| Min Focal Length | 40 Millimetres |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 49 Millimetres |
| Part number | SEL40F25G.SYX |
| Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Focus type | Auto Focus |
| Style | SEL40F25G |
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| Brand | Sony |
| Focal length description | 40mm |
| Lens type | Interchangeable lens |
| Compatible mountings | Sony E |
| Camera lens description | 40mm F2.5 |
| Maximum focal length | 60 Millimetres |
| Minimum focal length | 40 Millimetres |
| Lens design | Prime |
| Focus type | Auto Focus |
| Lens-fixed focal length | 40 Millimetres |
About this item
- INCREDIBLY SHARP: State-of-the-art optics, using three aspherical elements, deliver high resolution and suppress colour fringing in all parts of the image. Delivering high corner-to-corner resolution and beautiful bokeh, this is an excellent compact, lightweight, full frame lens for cityscapes, landscapes and videography, these features making it an ideal portrait lens too.
- BEAUTIFULLY SMOOTH BACKGROUNDS: A 7-blade circular aperture on this Sony lens creates beautiful circular background bokeh defocus effects with a large F2.5 aperture.
- FAST AND PRECISE: Two linear motors deliver fast, precise AF with excellent tracking capability, fully utilising the continuing rapid advances in the speed performance of camera bodies. Taking maximum advantage of this performance, tracking is maintained despite instantaneous changes in subject motion, making the lens ideal for situations like snap shooting of moving subjects. You'll never miss a shot with this lightweight and compact lens.
- SUPERB BUILD QUALITY: The high-quality build uses metal (aluminium) for the exterior finish and hood, achieving a sophisticated look, contributing to increased strength and durability. The iris ring indices, focal length markings, and Sony logo on the hood of the 40mm lens, are engraved rather than printed, giving a finish with a sophisticated feel.
- GREAT FOR MOVIE SHOOTING: The fast, precise AF with excellent tracking performance delivered by two linear motors is also quiet, making this FE lens ideal for both still and movie shooting. A great 40mm wide view (or when mounted on an APS-C body or shooting in Super 35mm movie format, the angle of view is 36mm equivalent), intuitive operability, in a compact, lightweight design.
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| ASIN | B08ZSW1PHB |
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| Item model number | SEL40F25G.SYX |
| Date First Available | 22 Mar. 2021 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | 38,405 in Electronics & Photo (See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo) 343 in Camera Lenses |
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Introducing the SEL40F25G Full Frame Lens: A wide angle lens for stills and movies. Featuring an advanced optical design that includes three aspherical elements for incredible corner-to-corner high-resolution, along with beautiful background defocus (bokeh). Two double linear motors provide fast, precise AF with excellent tracking performance, with quiet autofocus and tracking in this compact-sized and lightweight Sony G lens. Internal focusing ensures the angle of view is stable during focusing (focus breathing minimised). An incredible video lens, the SEL40F25G delivers smooth, fast and continuous auto focus performance for movie shooting.
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| Picture quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Value for money | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Auto focus | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | — | 4.4 |
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| lens type | Interchangeable lens | Interchangeable lens | Wide Angle | Compact system camera lens | Standard | G Master lens |
| compatible mountings | Sony E | Sony | Sony E | Sony | Sony E | Sony FE |
| lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Prime |
| focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
| minimum focal length | 40 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 35 millimeters | — | 20 millimeters | — |
| max focal length | 60 millimeters | 75 millimeters | 35 millimeters | — | 70 millimeters | — |
| fixed focal length | 40 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 20.7 millimeters | 24 millimeters |
| real angle of view | 57 degrees | 47 degrees | 44 degrees | 84 degrees | 94 degrees | 84 degrees |
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SEL40F25G
Compact, superbly built standard prime lens
This standard prime lens packs the high image quality and beautiful bokeh of the G Lens into a compact design with superb build quality and intuitive operability. Easily carried anywhere at any time, it's ideal for snap-shooting both portraits and views around town.
Compact and precision 40mm F2.5 prime lens
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A matching set of portable primes
This lens offers a 49-mm filter diameter and compact design for great shots of any scene or subject.
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Intuitive, metal design and clear optics
The metal finish plus the engraved focal-length and aperture markings emphasise its superb quality.
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Compact and lightweight for comfortable shooting
Stunningly compact design and a weight of only 173 g make this lens ideal for snaps around town.
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High corner-to-corner image quality
State-of-the-art optics using three aspherical elements deliver exceptional high-resolution images.
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Beautiful natural bokeh
A 7-blade aperture with precise control of the spherical aberration delivers beautiful bokeh.
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Double linear motors for fast and precise AF
Superb tracking performance and fast, precise AF maximises the camera's power to take great images.
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Excellent close-up performance
A minimal focus distance provides excellent close-ups of flowers or any small objects you find.
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High operability and reliability in a small design
This compact lens provides multiple controls for intuitive operability and easy shooting.
Impeccable Sony G Lens design
Lens configuration
Impeccable Sony G Lens design supports a graceful balance between high resolution and gorgeous background bokeh to enhance the artist's vision.
MTF chart
1. Contrast (%) 2. Distance from centre (mm) 3. Max. aperture 4. F8 aperture 5. Spatial freq 6. 10 lp/mm 7. 30 lp/mm 8. Radial 9. Tangential
Lens controls
1. Focusing ring / 2. Aperture ring / 3. Focus Hold button / 4. Aperture Index / 5. Focus Mode Switch / 6. Aperture click switch
Who is this lens suitable for?
The Sony SEL40F25G provides a perfect blend of resolution and bokeh for taking landscape, architecture, cityscape and nightscape photos. It offers magnificent imaging performance throughout the frame, right up to its widest F2.5 aperture setting.
What Auto Focus system does this have?
Double Linear Motors and control algorithms maximise the advantages of the E-mount system to capture fleeting moments, making it ideal for shooting stills or movies.
What benefits do the aspherical elements provide?
The aspherical lens elements contribute to stunning corner-to-corner resolution and detail across the image area, as well as playing a vital role in achieving smooth, soft bokeh in a wide range of photographic situations.
Who is this lens for?
The FE 40-mm F2.5 G is ideal for photographers and videographers who require the highest possible resolution and focus-speed performance.
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Customers like the quality, size, image quality, speed and light of the camera lenses. They mention that its very nicely built, a nice general purpose focal length and the compact size is ideal for documentary. They also appreciate the low profile lens hood and the retro look of the lens.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is an excellently good lens, very nicely built, and amazing. Some say that it's good for video work but not so much for photography. They also appreciate the size, weather sealing, and build of the product.
"...This lens has all those, it's super sharp, well made, lets in lots of light ( f2.5 is more than needed on moderm high ISO digital cameras ) and it's..." Read more
"...With the flexible ISO on my camera, this can film clear footage in the dark.So why did I go with this over a cheaper non Sony alternative?..." Read more
"...It's not cheap but the materials, build quality and AF are way ahead of the cheaper third party lenses IMO.Summary -..." Read more
"...f2.5, I had to go for it because it’s a Sony lens, so no compromises in terms of quality or functionality features!!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the camera lens. They say it is tiny, an enjoyable compact lens that is capable of delivering some great images, and is easy and comfortable to carry. The 40mm is a nice general purpose focal length and the compact size is ideal for documentary, with quick autofocus and plenty of depth of field.
"...small full frame camera with a stunning small lens - small with no compromises. If you are looking for a Cinematic look in video this will do it." Read more
"...The lens is an ideal focal length for the first full frame Nikon lens...." Read more
"...Low profile lens hood is well designed and keeps size low, you can attach 49mm filter either to the lens or to the front of the lens hood..." Read more
"...is also compact but this one is a little more so and the focal length of this is great because I found myself using Super 35 mode with my 28mm lens..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it is a stunning lens, perfect for wedding photo shoots, and has a slightly retro look. The autofocus is super fast and silent, and the low profile lens hood is well designed.
"...Well there’s the image quality which is extremely nice.But also Sony lenses work better with Sony in body stabilisation...." Read more
"...Low profile lens hood is well designed and keeps size low, you can attach 49mm filter either to the lens or to the front of the lens hood..." Read more
"This is a beautifully designed lens that has a lovely, slightly retro look. It is perfect on my Sony A7c as it is small and light...." Read more
"...including size, weather sealing, build, af, mfd, the rendering and colour are just excellent, it has a look…you know what I mean!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the lens. They mention that the AF is very fast and accurate, the autofocus is quick, and it has plenty of depth of field.
"...The lens is also fast enough. With the flexible ISO on my camera, this can film clear footage in the dark...." Read more
"...The build quality and handling is excellent.AF is very fast and accurate...." Read more
"...It has aperture ring, focus ring, and a customisable function button. I didn’t know how much I would appreciate and make use of the rings!!..." Read more
"This is a exceptionally good lens, light, fast and sharp, i mean corner to corner sharp even in wide open aperture, is also deadly quiet..." Read more
Customers like the light of the camera lenses. They mention that it is sharp, solid, and small, and that it weighs almost nothing.
"This is a exceptionally good lens, light, fast and sharp, i mean corner to corner sharp even in wide open aperture, is also deadly quiet..." Read more
"...It is perfect on my Sony A7c as it is small and light...." Read more
"Amazing amazing!! Sharp solid small and light.As a pro photographer with a lot of G Master lenses. Highly recommended" Read more
"Stunning lens with one feature worth the money - it weighs almost nothing..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that the IQ is lovely, the results are extremely sharp, and the lens is solid, small, and light.
"...This lens has all those, it's super sharp, well made, lets in lots of light ( f2.5 is more than needed on moderm high ISO digital cameras ) and it's..." Read more
"...At f2.5 central area is already very sharp, outer edges are good at f2.5 and reach very good at f5.6, overall the sharpness and resolution is very..." Read more
"This is a exceptionally good lens, light, fast and sharp, i mean corner to corner sharp even in wide open aperture, is also deadly quiet..." Read more
"...This 40mm is great for actual travelling. The results are extremely sharp with good colours. An excellent addition to my kit." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say that it is worth the price tag and the build quality is great and very premium.
"When choosing a lens weight is not usually a factor. Quality, value for money, how much light it lets in etc are usually the most important features..." Read more
"...The build quality is great, very premium and when on the camera, feels likes it’s part of the camera...." Read more
"...Is it worth the price tag? absolutely, without a doubt..." Read more
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This lens is therefore in my opinion THE first lens to buy if one of your primary drivers is a compact setup and you are buying say a ZV-E1, or the new A7Cii. There’s other cheaper options such as the Samyang 18mm which is slightly wider, but I’ll come onto why I went with this.
The lens is tiny. I have the 24/F1.7 new small Nikon APSC lens for my Z30 (which is really a 36/25.5 in full frame) and the lenses are almost exactly the same size. That means this is tiny. It is about 5mm longer than the Nikon APSC lens, but this has an aperture ring on it, that doesn’t. It is clickable on and off, great for anyone who likes shooting aperture priority like me.
The lens is an ideal focal length for the first full frame Nikon lens. This is because it’s just about wide enough for Vlogging even with Dynamic Active stabilisation on. Yes an 18mm would be slightly better for that but I bought this as an all rounder, and it’s wide enough.
It is also a superb out and about lens for video and photos. This size does everything- the Vlogging it’s just wide enough, the architecture, inside shots, landscapes, people. Of course a prime to do everything has compromises, but remember on the new Sony cameras you have the astonishing clear image zoom making this lens also zoom to 36mm.
The lens is also fast enough. With the flexible ISO on my camera, this can film clear footage in the dark.
So why did I go with this over a cheaper non Sony alternative?
Well there’s the image quality which is extremely nice.
But also Sony lenses work better with Sony in body stabilisation. And given my main priority is top quality footage out and about and travelling in a small package, I have neither the time or inclination to be regularly setting up my gimbal. One of the main reasons I got the ZV E1 was the brilliant stabilisation. So I want the best outcome with that, which means a Sony lens.
It’s also very nicely built and I particularly like having an aperture ring this one being either clickable or non clickable. Very nice.
Also Sony lenses have more ability for in camera correction, such as focus breathing on this one.
So the lens is maybe £100-£200 overpriced like most Sony stuff but really for my use case this lens is an unbeatable first lens and I am wondering if I’ll actually ever need another (although the 16-35 powerzoom would be nice, it’s very expensive!)
40mm is a nice general purpose focal length and the compact size is ideal for documentary, street, travel and so on. It's a lens you can just leave on your camera and shoot everything and get great images.
It's not cheap but the materials, build quality and AF are way ahead of the cheaper third party lenses IMO.
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The build quality and handling is excellent.
AF is very fast and accurate.
IQ is lovely, very sharp, smooth bokeh, of course not quite GM level but still very good.
At f2.5 central area is already very sharp, outer edges are good at f2.5 and reach very good at f5.6, overall the sharpness and resolution is very good on A7R4.
Low profile lens hood is well designed and keeps size low, you can attach 49mm filter either to the lens or to the front of the lens hood itself.
I don't pixel peep aberrations but haven't noticed anything untoward.
Overall an enjoyable compact lens that is capable of delivering some great images.
I have 28mm f2 which is also compact but this one is a little more so and the focal length of this is great because I found myself using Super 35 mode with my 28mm lens which equates to 42mm focal length.
The build quality is great, very premium and when on the camera, feels likes it’s part of the camera.
I reviewed extensively on what focal length I should I go for in terms of casual, street photography and kept coming to this 40mm and when I saw this compact version, although it’s only f2.5, I had to go for it because it’s a Sony lens, so no compromises in terms of quality or functionality features!!
It has aperture ring, focus ring, and a customisable function button. I didn’t know how much I would appreciate and make use of the rings!! Aperture ring is great to use compared to using built in ring that’s on the camera, as on my A7C, I have a thumb grip attached and it makes it a little difficult to access the ring but with this lens it’s great! Pricey but I believe this is a great lens to have on my camera (actually, the only one when I go out in London or travel wherever else). I own this 40mm, the 28mm (which I stopped using as much sadly) and then the 35-150 tamron (which is intended for more professional photoshoots - and oh is it great, seriously check it out).
I have 28mm f2 which is also compact but this one is a little more so and the focal length of this is great because I found myself using Super 35 mode with my 28mm lens which equates to 42mm focal length.
The build quality is great, very premium and when on the camera, feels likes it’s part of the camera.
I reviewed extensively on what focal length I should I go for in terms of casual, street photography and kept coming to this 40mm and when I saw this compact version, although it’s only f2.5, I had to go for it because it’s a Sony lens, so no compromises in terms of quality or functionality features!!
It has aperture ring, focus ring, and a customisable function button. I didn’t know how much I would appreciate and make use of the rings!! Aperture ring is great to use compared to using built in ring that’s on the camera, as on my A7C, I have a thumb grip attached and it makes it a little difficult to access the ring but with this lens it’s great! Pricey but I believe this is a great lens to have on my camera (actually, the only one when I go out in London or travel wherever else). I own this 40mm, the 28mm (which I stopped using as much sadly) and then the 35-150 tamron (which is intended for more professional photoshoots - and oh is it great, seriously check it out).
Also, not as compact as it should be. Samyang F1.8 zooms are smaller than this - at F2.5. And this costs a lot more. Doesn’t make sense to me.
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Ma arriviamo alla cosa più importante: lente compatta, leggere a super funzionale!
Rispetto ad altre lenti forse un pelo piu lenta (vedi Sigma o lo stesso Sony 35 1.8) ma niente batte la sua versatilità e compattezza. In abbinata alla mia 7CII è fenomenale, camera e lente da portare OVUNQUE.
La focale è particolare ma se amate il 35mm che alle volte può risultare un po troppo largo qui troverete pane per i vostri denti.
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