Lens Comparison
Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G vs Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS
Key Differences
- Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G has a better weight (173g (6.1 oz) vs 308g (10.9 oz)).
- Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G has a better length (45.5mm vs 75mm).
- Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G has a better maximum aperture (f/2.5 vs f/4).
- Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 35 cm).
- Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 40mm | 16-70mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 8 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.5 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 24-105mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | XD Linear | DDSSM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 35 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 0.23x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | No |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $599 | $649 |
| Filter Size | 49mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 68mm | 66.6mm |
| Length | 45.5mm | 75mm |
| Weight | 173g (6.1 oz) | 308g (10.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
