SONY FE 40mm F2.5 G (SEL40F25G) Manual and Review with Samples Video

Notes on Use

This instruction manual explains how to use lenses. Precautions common to all lenses such as notes on use are found in the separate "Precautions before using". Be sure to read both documents before using your lens.

This lens is designed for Sony α camera system E-mount cameras. You cannot use it on A-mount cameras.
The FE 40mm F2.5 G is compatible with the range of a 35mm format image sensor.
A camera equipped with a 35mm format image sensor can also be set to shoot at APS-C size. For details on how to set your camera, refer to its instruction manual.
For further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony.

For Customers in the U.S.A.
For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model : SEL40F25G
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

Precautions on using a flash

Vignetting

Identifying the Parts

1. Lens hood index
2. Focusing ring
3. Aperture ring
4. Aperture scale
5. Aperture index
6. Mounting index
7. Focus mode switch
8. Focus hold button
9. Lens hood
10. Aperture click switch
11. Lens contacts*
12. Lens mount rubber ring

* Do not touch the lens contacts.

Attaching and Detaching the Lens

To attach the lens (See Fig..)

1. Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.
2. Align the white index on the lens barrel with the white index on the camera (mounting index), then insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it locks.
3. Remove the front lens cap.

To detach the lens

1. Attach the front lens cap.
2. While holding down the lens release button on the camera, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it stops, then detach the lens. (See Fig. .)

Attaching the Lens Hood

It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality.

Align the red line on the lens hood with the red line on the lens (lens hood index), then insert the lens hood into the lens mount and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place and the red dot on the lens hood is aligned with the red line on the lens.

Focusing

• The focus mode switch of this lens does not function with some camera models.
  For further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony.

To switch AF (auto focus)/ MF (manual focus)
The focus mode can be switched between AF and MF on the lens.
For AF photography, both the camera and lens should be set to AF. For MF photography, either or both the camera or lens should be set to MF.

To set the focus mode on the lens
Slide the focus mode switch to the appropriate mode, AF or MF (1).

To use a camera equipped with an AF/MF control button

Using the Focus Hold Buttons

• The focus hold button of this lens does not function with some camera models.
  For further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony.

Press the focus hold button in AF to cancel AF. The focus is fixed and you can release the shutter on the fixed focus. Release the focus hold button while pressing the shutter button halfway to start AF again.

Adjusting the Exposure

When you align "A" on the aperture scale to the aperture index, the exposure is set by the camera. And you can adjust the amount of light between f/2.5 and f/22 by rotating the aperture ring.

Adjust the amount of light manually

Rotate the aperture ring to the desired exposure (f-stop) when the camera is set to the M mode or A mode.

Notes: Set the aperture click switch to "OFF" when shooting movies. (See Fig..)
When the aperture click switch is set to "OFF," the sound of the aperture ring is reduced. (For movie recording)
If you change the aperture value while shooting a movie with the aperture click switch set to "ON," the sound of the aperture ring will be recorded.

Specifications

*¹ This is the equivalent focal length in 35mm format when mounted on an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
*² Angle of view 1 is the value for 35mm cameras, and angle of view 2 is the value for Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
*³ Minimum focus is the distance from the image sensor to the subject.

Included items

(The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you,
call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model: SEL40F25G
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

Videos

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