Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G E-mount lens review by Dune

Dune#45826 date: Jan-26-2022
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 5	tested on: film camera: APS-C: 6MP; 10MP; 12MP; 14MP; 16MP; 20MP; 24MP full frame: 12MP; 24MP; 36MP; 42MP; 61MP
ownership:	I own this lens
compared to:	n/a
price paid:	£430
positive:	Very light, super sharp, great flare control and no distortion, fast AF, aperture ring.
negative:	Price. Pity it's not F2 (but then it wouldn't be so small)
comment:	I was fortunate to get this lens at a £200 discount from Sony by buying it with the camera (A7 IV) which makes the price fine. Full price in the UK of £630 may be a bit steep. The build quality is top notch and I have no idea why a previous review questions the build quality. It's all metal and weather sealed. It feels like a premium lens with it's metal construction and most on line reviews concur. It's very sharp and I can't get it to flare. No CA either. I really like the 40mm focal length. It matches what I see as I walk around. When buying the A7 IV I decided to forgo a standard range zoom and try primes for a lightweight kit and so far I am not missing the zoom.