7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite § 03 Head to head
7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite vs Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G
7Artisans 40mm f/2.5 is 83 g lighter. Sony 40mm f/2.5 is 3 mm shorter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite is a 40mm f/2.5 prime, and the Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G is a 40mm f/2.5 prime. On paper the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite 
Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite better than the Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G?
- 83 g lighter (90 g vs 173 g)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Smaller filter thread (46 mm vs 49 mm)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2021)
Why is the Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G better than the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite?
- 3 mm shorter (60 mm vs 63 mm long)
- Focuses 12 cm closer (0.28 m vs 0.4 m)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite has the edge: it is 83 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite has the edge: it is 83 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite | Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 40mm | 40mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 90 g ◆ | 173 g |
| Dimensions | 40 x 63 mm | 45 x 60 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.4 m | 0.28 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 9 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 46 mm ◆ | 49 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2026 | 2021 |
| Price | $159 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Sony
- 63 × 40 mm
- 60 × 45 mm
The 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite is 3 mm longer and 83 g lighter than the Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G.
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Sample frames
Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite or the Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G?
- The 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite weighs 90 g, 83 g less than the Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G (173 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite or the Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G?
- The Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G focuses down to 0.28 m, against 0.4 m for the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite.
- Do the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite and the Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite or the Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G better for street photography?
- For street photography, the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite has the edge: it is 83 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite or the Sony FE 40 mm f/2.5 G better for travel?
- For travel, the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite has the edge: it is 83 g lighter to carry.
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