Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G vs Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA
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Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/2.5 on the FE 40mm F2.5 G, against f/2.8 on the Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA.
- Closest focus: 0.25 m on the FE 40mm F2.5 G, against 0.35 m on the Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA.
- Max magnification: 0.23× on the FE 40mm F2.5 G, against 0.12× on the Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the FE 40mm F2.5 G, against No on the Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA.
- Weight: 120 g on the Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA, against 173 g on the FE 40mm F2.5 G.
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| Lowest price today | $749.99 new $599.99 used | $648 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 40mm | 35mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 40mm (full frame) | 35mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.5 (best) | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 9 / 9 | 7 / 5 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.25 m (best) | 0.35 m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× (best) | 0.12× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Linear) | Yes (Linear) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes (best) | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 173 g | 120 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 68 × 45 mm | 61.5 × 36.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 49 mm | 49 mm |
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