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Viltrox · Full frame · Prime · Third-party
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Air
FOCAL 40mmAPERTURE f/2.5WEIGHT 130gFILTER 52mm
Everyday & travelVintage / film look
New ≈£149
Used at MPB*£99–101
Overview
The Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Air is a full frame 40mm f/2.5 prime lens made in 3 mounts. It weighs about 130g and takes 52mm filters.
It's a strong choice for everyday & travel, vintage / film look. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).
In our database it fits 55 camera bodies natively. Approximate new price is £149; used at MPB it sells for £99–101 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).
Specifications
| Brand | Viltrox |
| Mounts | Sony E / FE (Third-party), Nikon Z (Third-party, licensed), L-Mount (Third-party) |
| Coverage | Full frame |
| Focal length | 40mm |
| Equivalent on Full frame | 40mm |
| Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5) | 60mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.5 |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Stabilisation | No |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Weight | ≈130 g |
| Filter thread | 52 mm |
| Approx. new price | £149 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | £99–101 |
| Used at MPB (Nikon Z) | None listed |
| Used at MPB (L-Mount) | None listed |
Compatible camera bodies
55 native
Sony Alpha A1 II2024 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £4,519Sony Alpha A9 III2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,999Sony Alpha A7R V2022 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,859Sony Alpha A7S III2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,789Nikon Z82023 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £2,229Nikon Z92021 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £2,449Panasonic Lumix S1R II2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,119Leica SL32024 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £3,269Sony Alpha A67002023 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,089Sony Alpha A7 IV2021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,059Sony Alpha A7C II2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,409Sony Alpha A7 V2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,039Sony Alpha A7 III2018 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £339Sony Alpha A7R III2017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £674Sony Alpha A7R IV2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £999Sony Alpha A7C2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £894Sony Alpha A64002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £464Nikon Z50 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £624Nikon Z5 II2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £1,009Nikon Z6 III2024 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £1,489Nikon Zf2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £1,179Nikon Z fc2021 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £499Nikon Z6 II2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £609Nikon Z62018 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £469Nikon Z72018 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £699Nikon Z52020 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £509Nikon Z502019 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £349Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,219Panasonic Lumix S92024 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £529Panasonic Lumix S52020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £479Leica SL2-S2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,649Leica SL22019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,649Leica CL2017 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,259Sony Alpha A12021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,439Sony Alpha A9 II2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,189Sony Alpha A92017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £654Sony Alpha A7C R2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,559Sony ZV-E12023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,339Sony ZV-E102021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £444Sony ZV-E10 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £734Sony FX302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,269Sony FX32021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,479Sony Alpha A66002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · new ≈—Sony Alpha A61002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £439Sony Alpha A65002016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £369Nikon Z7 II2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £924Nikon Z302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £474Panasonic Lumix S5 II2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £964Panasonic Lumix S12019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £529Panasonic Lumix S1R2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,099Panasonic Lumix S1H2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · new ≈—Panasonic Lumix S1 II2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · new ≈£2,599Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,609Leica SL3-S2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,599Leica TL22017 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £734
Alternatives to compare
Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE)40mm · f/2 · 170g · Z≈£299 new · used from £174Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.628-60mm · f/4-5.6 · 167g · E≈£449 new · used from £126Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.318-40mm · f/4.5-6.3 · 155g · L≈£449 new · used from £130Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM24-105mm · f/4-7.1 · 395g · RF≈£499 new · used from £199
Where to buy
*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Air is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.
See example photos
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Frequently asked questions
Which cameras is the Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Air compatible with?
It's available for Sony E / FE, Nikon Z, L-Mount. Native bodies here include Sony Alpha A1 II, Sony Alpha A9 III, Sony Alpha A7R V, Sony Alpha A7S III, Nikon Z8, Nikon Z9.
Is the Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Air weather sealed?
No, it has no weather sealing; protect it in rain.
Does the Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Air have image stabilisation?
No. Use a camera with in-body stabilisation (IBIS) for steady hand-held shots.
What is the Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Air best for?
Everyday & travel, Vintage / film look. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).