The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G and the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ is the longer of the two lenses at 71mm. The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G with a length of 45mm, is 26mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G and Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G and the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G weighs 173g, which means it is 108g (38%) lighter than the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ which has a weight of 281g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Sony E Mount
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G and the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ have the same Filter thread size of 49mm .
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G and the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
60mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 82.5mm .
