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FE 40mm F2.5 G Full-frame Ultra-compact G Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras - Black

Model:
SEL40F25G
SKU:
6458479
Your price for this item is $749.99
The comparable value price is $799.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 25 reviews

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Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the compact size, sharpness, autofocus, and size of the FE 40mm F2.5 G Full-frame Ultra-compact G Lens. They appreciate its excellent picture quality, versatility, and lightweight design. The lens is also weather sealed, making it suitable for outdoor photography.

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  • Great for street photography good AND portraits

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great small light lens for a full frame. Definitely great for street photography but even with portraits it’s tack sharp and produces great colors. Great auto focus. I keep this one in my bag all of the time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Idelgado782,


      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.



      Thank you for sharing your feedback about the SEL40F25G lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a great camera for street photography and portraits. It's also great to hear that you liked how it captures tack sharp images with great colors. Thank you for choosing Sony!



      or any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  




      Regards,

      Larry

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Best focal length

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect balance between 35mm and 50mm. You can compose wide photos for street photography kinda close to what you could do with a 35mm lens and allso use it as a portrait lens like a 50mm. Paired it with my A7Cii, which is the best everyday carry camera. The lens is sharp, very versatile and very lightweight considering it has a focus ring, aperture ring which you could turn on and off the click mechanism, autofocus and manual focus switch and a custom button. It packs a lot of feature in a very small package and great value for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RVF16,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL40F25G lens. We're glad to hear that you're happy with our product and find it to be the best. Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle

      3-26-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Crisp images with a smooth focus for recording video. Good for wider street shots that you can easily crop down cleanly later

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello BryanW, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL40F25G is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (6/22/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Excellent lens from Sony

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is definitely an excellent lens from Sony! I use this lens with my Sony A7Riii and the picture details are amazing. I also use this lens with Sony's Clearimage function where this prime lens turns into a zoom lens without losing any sharpness or picture detail. Amazing all around lens!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Janet, thank you for taking the time to share your review on this lens. We are happy to hear you are enjoying the performance and quality of this lens. Thank you for sharing. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 11-30-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Prime meets Primary

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This prime lens is my absoluate go-to and always docked onto my Sony Alpha A7IV. The kitty cam has never looked as crisp. I bought this as opened box 8 months ago and would rate it just the same if bought full retail.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ReiRei,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your interest on our SEL40F25G lens. We're glad to hear that our lens became you go-to lens and it's wonderful to know that it has brought you so much joy to you.

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360. Rubychelle

      11-13-2023

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Great little lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A fantastic lens, especially for the the A7C series of cameras from Sony. The lens is fast and sharp. My only complaint is that I wish Sony would make even more compact version of this and in 35mm.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AirunJae,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL40F25G lens. We're glad to hear that you're happy with our product and find it fantastic. Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle

      3-4-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Lens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the best lens for my sony camera sony a7 ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AndreaR, Thank you for sharing your feedback. Its great to hear this lens has been a great match with your Sony A7. This compact lens is great for everyday adventures, especially being compact and travel friendly. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 09-27-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Compact, ready to go

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m an enthisiast aka wannabe photographer. This lens pairs nicely with the a7c and is constantly on my person. What i like about this lens is that i can get the shots of the fam but also do some more creative things as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Andrxew,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL40F25G lens. We are glad to hear that you loved its compact build and flexibility. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 10-5-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Compact, snappy AF and sharp!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a sharp little lens, with a quick autofocus. The lens seems to be good and sharp all the way across the frame. The build quality is very good, but the price does seem a bit high when compared to similar lenses from other manufacturers. The lens, when paired with the A7C, makes a very small kit for full frame street photgraphy. Overall, I can easily recommend this lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi John, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens and its compact design. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • My daily lens!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent tiny sharp lens for a light setup. I have this on my a7rv as a daily kit. Waiting for a 85 or 135 this size Sony!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WojtekB,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL40F25G lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as an excellent and sharp lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 12-16-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Compact sharp and fun

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been loving this lens as a companion to my a7CR it’s super sharp light weight but above all else FUN! Having the manual aperture is really fun to use It’s one of the many reasons I love my film camera and this gives me a similar feeling when shooting it’s expensive tho especially for a f2.5

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LordAndSavor,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL40F25G lens. We are glad to hear that you loved it and had fun using it. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 12-29-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Crazy good, fast and quiet.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is crazy good. Fast, smooth, and quiet. Great for everyday photography indoors and out, plus tight places. I use this lens with A7R5 and the resolution is crazy good. I can blow up my pictures and see all kinds of detail. Im a former canon shooter and have not regretted or looked back. Great for walk around and run n gun shooting. Recommend to all, go buy it. BUY IT!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Imagecatcher,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL40F25G lens. We are glad to hear that you loved it and found it as a good lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 12-26-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Recommend!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Did some landscape photography and did some video work with this nice little lens. Great for gimbal work. This lens is fast accurate focusing, clear images. 40 mm on the Sony a7r3. 40 mm then in super 35 mode around 60mm. Wasn’t sure how that would pan out. This lens is fantastic! Picked it up on sale. Well worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi David,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL40F25G lens. We're glad to hear that you're happy with our product and find it very fast and accurate to focus. Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle

      2-19-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Good lens.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Solid lens, not great but good quality, very compact.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Compact sharp lens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect little lens for Sony A7c cameras. I mainly use this for street photography. It's sharp and 2.8 is good for that

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi blkmamba,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL40F25G lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as the perfect lens for your camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 3-30-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Amazing lens, bestbuy shipping is not so amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is fantastic so I wouldn’t want to give it anything but 5 starts. Bestbuy gets 1 star for having the lens get delivered to the incorrect address and not helping in way to correct the issue. Thankfully almost 4 weeks after my delivery date, a neighbor ended up returning the lens lol Definitely not buying any more expensive items from Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BobbyLight, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Its great to hear you are loving this lens and that the performance of this lens has exceeded your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 02-02-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Amazing lens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used this lens recently on a quick trip to Denver. So good and compact. Great lens paired up with the Sony a7c.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Light everyday carry

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had to find a light lens to bring around everywhere. This one is definitely one to look at along with the 28.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mark,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback about our lens!
      At Sony we understand that size plays an important role in choosing the right lens, and we're glad to know that this lens meets your expectations in terms of quality and portability.

      If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact our Technical Support at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle,
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Love the lens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the size and weight of it. Makes it extremely portable and travel friendly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello MorrisN, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are happy to hear you are loving this lens. Its compact size and quality is definitely what makes it such an amazing lens for travel and everyday adventures. Thank you for sharing. Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 11-15-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Amazing lens on my Sony a7c

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent, this focal length is the best and most useful for everyday photography

    I would recommend this to a friend
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