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Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G Lens Compared to the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G Lens | Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2021 | 2019 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 9/9 | 11/9 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 57° | 63° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.5-22 | f/1.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 6.1 oz (173g) | 9.9 oz (281g) |
| Actual Weight | 6.1 oz (172.6g) | 9.9 oz (281g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.4 oz (11.6g) | 0.6 oz (16.8g) |
| In-Use Weight | 6.5 oz (184.2g) | 10.5 oz (297.8g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 2.68 x 1.77” (68 x 45mm) | 2.58 x 2.87” (65.6 x 73mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 2.66 x 1.98” (68 x 50.4mm) | 2.58 x 3.07” (65.5 x 78.1mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 1.98” (50.4mm) | 3.07” (78.1mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 2.4 x 0.65” (60.9 x 16.6mm) | 3.04 x 1.19” (77.1 x 30.3mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 2.52 - 2.52” (63.9 - 63.9mm) | 4.06 - 4.06” (103 - 103mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.43” (10.9mm) | 1.1” (27.9mm) |
| Filter Size | 49mm UV ► CP ► | 55mm 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° | 134° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.84” (250mm) | 8.66” (220mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.49” (241mm) | 8.15” (207mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.23x | 0.24x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | / |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH166 Buy ► | Y / ALC-SH119 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 = 4.19' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 40mm = 1437mm | 35mm = 1276mm |
| Review | Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G Lens | Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Lens |
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