Viltrox initially released its 40mm f/2.5 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount (Buy here) earlier this year. Well, it didn’t take too long for Viltrox to add more mounts. Today, the company has announced a new Sony E mount version.
The new Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 for Sony E mount (buy here) is essentially identical to its Nikon Z counterpart but for Sony E mount users. The optical performance should be about the same. As should the AF speed and loudness when shooting video.
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 for Sony E
At 40mm, the lens is a little wider than your typical “standard” 50mm lens. But this can provide you with some benefit. The slightly wider angle, for example, gives you some wiggle room for cropping and recomposing in post without losing too much width.
It’s also a low-budget lens, so if you’re a bit strapped for cash or you just don’t want to buy one of the more expensive 50mm f/1.4 lenses for Sony E mount, then this could be a good option. Will it be as good as a $1,300 lens? No. But it should be good enough to keep low-budget shooters and hobbyists very happy.
It’s a full-frame lens, so it’ll work on both full-frame FE mount as well as APS-C format E mount Sony bodies. Obviously, it’ll be a little narrower on APS-C, providing a field of view equivalent to 60mm on full-frame. But even there, that makes for a nice short portrait lens.
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 E Specs
Focal Length40mm
Max aperturef/2.5
FormatFull-Frame
MountNikon Z, Sony E
Min aperturef/16
Angle of view56.7º
Aperture blades7
Minimum focus distance34cm
Filter diameter52mm
Dimensions65 x 60.8mm
Weight181g
Price and Availability
The Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 for Sony E Mount is available to buy now for $168. As a reminder, the Nikon Z version is also available for $168.
