7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite § 03 Head to head
7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite vs Viltrox AF 40 mm f/2.5 Air
7Artisans 40mm f/2.5 is 90 g lighter. Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 focuses 6 cm closer.
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 Viltrox AF 40 mm f/2.5 Air is a 40mm f/2.5 prime. On paper the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite better than the Viltrox AF 40 mm f/2.5 Air?
- 90 g lighter (90 g vs 180 g)
- 5 mm shorter (63 mm vs 68 mm long)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Smaller filter thread (46 mm vs 52 mm)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2024)
Why is the Viltrox AF 40 mm f/2.5 Air better than the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite?
- Focuses 6 cm closer (0.34 m vs 0.4 m)
- $1 cheaper ($158 launch price vs $159 list price)
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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 90 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite has the edge: it is 90 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite | Viltrox AF 40 mm f/2.5 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 40mm | 40mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 90 g ◆ | 180 g |
| Dimensions | 40 x 63 mm | 55.9 x 68 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.4 m | 0.34 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 10 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 46 mm ◆ | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Price | $159 list price | $158 launch price ◆ |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Viltrox
- 63 × 40 mm
- 68 × 55.9 mm
The Viltrox AF 40 mm f/2.5 Air is 5 mm longer and 90 g heavier than the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite or the Viltrox AF 40 mm f/2.5 Air?
- The 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite weighs 90 g, 90 g less than the Viltrox AF 40 mm f/2.5 Air (180 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite or the Viltrox AF 40 mm f/2.5 Air?
- The Viltrox AF 40 mm f/2.5 Air focuses down to 0.34 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 Viltrox AF 40 mm f/2.5 Air 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 Viltrox AF 40 mm f/2.5 Air better for street photography?
- For street photography, the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite has the edge: it is 90 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite or the Viltrox AF 40 mm f/2.5 Air better for travel?
- For travel, the 7Artisans AF 40 mm f/2.5 Lite has the edge: it is 90 g lighter to carry.
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