Sony’s G lenses have a reputation for high-end image quality — but with a price to match. Sony’s newest optics in the series, announced on March 23, instead puts G series sharpness in a trip of compact, $600 each trio of lenses. The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G, alongside the new 50mm and 24mm, is now one of the cheapest E-Mount G lenses. The question is, did Sony sacrifice too much to reach that lower price point?














