Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G

Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G Review

The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G is a moderately wide prime that nets great photos without cutting corners in construction, placing it among our favorite small lenses for the Sony system. Sony is paying attention to a neglected focal length with its slim FE 40mm F2.5 G ($599.99). It's an especially small prime, built for travel and packing light, with an angle of view that's just a bit narrower than a 35mm lens. An aluminum barrel, weather protection, and tactile controls add to its appeal, as do optics that are sharp and focus close. It faces strong competition from the similar Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary, available for about $50 less, but it's hard to argue with the results that either delivers. Like the Sigma lens, we're giving the FE 40mm F2.5 G an Editors' Choice award, and recommend it especially to photographers who have never warmed to a 35mm prime.Compact G Concept The FE 40mm is one of three new lenses from Sony, all with the same basic outward appearance. It sits in between the FE 24mm F2.8 G and FE 50mm F2.5 G in focal length, but all are housed in metal barrels, with (barely) enough room for hands-on controls. Overall fit and finish is excellen...

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