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Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G Lens Compared to the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G Lens | Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2021 | 2014 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 9/9 | 7/5 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 57° | 63.4° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.5-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 6.1 oz (173g) | 4.2 oz (120g) |
| Actual Weight | 6.1 oz (172.6g) | 4.2 oz (119.9g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.4 oz (11.6g) | 0.4 oz (12.3g) |
| In-Use Weight | 6.5 oz (184.2g) | 4.7 oz (132.2g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 2.68 x 1.77” (68 x 45mm) | 2.42 x 1.44” (61.5 x 36.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 2.66 x 1.98” (68 x 50.4mm) | 2.41 x 1.65” (61.3 x 42mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 1.98” (50.4mm) | 1.65” (42mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 2.4 x 0.65” (60.9 x 16.6mm) | 2.42 x 0.58” (61.4 x 14.7mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 2.52 - 2.52” (63.9 - 63.9mm) | 2.12 - 2.12” (53.9 - 53.9mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.43” (10.9mm) | 0.69” (17.4mm) |
| Filter Size | 49mm UV ► CP ► | 49mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Dual Linear | Linear |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 155° | 292° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.84” (250mm) | 13.78” (350mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.49” (241mm) | 13.46” (342mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.23x | 0.12x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | / |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH166 Buy ► | Y / ALC-SH129 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | N / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 40mm = 4.71' | 35mm = 4.16' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 40mm = 1437mm | 35mm = 1269mm |
| Review | Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G Lens | Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Lens |
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