The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E and the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G 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. Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E is the longer of the two lenses at 56mm. The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G with a length of 45mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 68mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E and Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E and the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G 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, 3% (7g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E's weight of 180g.
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
The Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E and the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
40mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.5 .
