Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art vs Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G
Key differences
- —The FE 40mm F2.5 G is 1087g lighter (173g vs 1260g).
- —The 40mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art is faster: f/1.4 vs f/2.5 (≈1.7 stops more light).
- —At launch the FE 40mm F2.5 G cost $799 less ($600 vs $1,399).
- —For close-ups the FE 40mm F2.5 G reaches 0.23× vs 0.15×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 40mm
- 40mm
- Max aperture
- F1.4◆
- F2.5
- Weight
- 1,260g
- 173g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 87.8 × 157.0mm
- 68.0 × 45.0mm
- Volume
- 951 cm³
- 163 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.33 g/cm³
- 1.06 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀49mm
- Min focus
- 0.40m
- 0.25m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.15×
- 0.23×◆
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 12
- 9 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 9◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
- Linear Motor (x2)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2018
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,399
- $600◆
- Sharpness
- 9.5◆
- 8.4
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.5◆
- 7.5
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.6
- 8.5◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.2
- 8.3◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.8◆
- 8.7
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 7.9◆
Performance overlay
- 40mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
- FE 40mm F2.5 G
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