Lens Summary
Brand: Sony
Also Known As: Sony 500mm f/4 G
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Sony Alpha
Release Date: N/A
MSRP Price: $12998
Made in: Japan
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: If you primarily photograph athletes and wild animals, you will find the performance of this lens ideal, thanks to impressive specifications such as a bright f/4 aperture and the ultra-telephoto 500mm focal length. This lens, with 11 elements in 10 groups, was specially developed to deliver beautiful background and foreground defocusing. Its smooth circular aperture, formed by 9 aperture blades, contributes to rounder, more beautiful bokeh. A Nano AR Coating and velvet lining also minimize flare, eliminate opacity and tighten blacks. Furthermore, three Extra-low Dispersion glass elements compensate for color aberration to realize sharper image quality.
Sony 500mm f/4 G Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 500mm |
| Mount Type | Sony Alpha |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.135x |
| Optical SteadyShot / AntiShake (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 11 |
| Lens Groups | 10 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 42mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-On |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 14 x 36.75cm |
| Weight | 3.46kg |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | White |
Lens Construction and MTF Chart
