Sony A Mount 500mm f4 G SSM Lens
The Sony 500mm f4 G SSM Lens is a high-performance ultra-telephoto lens with a 500mm fixed focal length and is ideal for capturing sports, wildlife and other demanding imaging applications requiring a high level of magnification. The bright f4.0 aperture allows use of faster shutter speeds to broaden shooting opportunities and is great in low light. The G stands for Sony's "Gold" series of lenses and are Sony's top-shelf professional lenses offering excellent image More
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The Sony 500mm f4 G SSM Lens is a high-performance ultra-telephoto lens with a 500mm fixed focal length and is ideal for capturing sports, wildlife and other demanding imaging applications requiring a high level of magnification. The bright f4.0 aperture allows use of faster shutter speeds to broaden shooting opportunities and is great in low light. The G stands for Sony's "Gold" series of lenses and are Sony's top-shelf professional lenses offering excellent image and build quality. The Sony 500mm features an advanced optical design with 11 elements in 10 groups, including three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and AR Nano Coating which cuts reflections for extremely low ghosting and flare. The new SSM (Super Sonic Wave Motor) drive circuit ensures high-speed autofocus - ideal for capturing fast-moving subjects.
The Sony 500mm f4 G SSM Lens
- High performance ultra-telephoto lens with 500mm fixed focal length
- Ideal for sports, wildlife and other demanding imaging applications requiring very high magnification
- Bright F4.0 maximum aperture allows use of faster shutter speeds to broaden shooting opportunities
- Advanced optical design with with 11 elements in 10 groups, including three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements
- Exclusive AR Nano Coating by Sony on lens surfaces cuts reflections for extremely low ghosting and flare
- New SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) drive circuit for extremely high speed autofocus - ideal for capturing fast-moving subjects
- Compatible with SteadyShot INSIDE optical image stabilisation featured in all Sony a SLT and DSLR cameras
- 9-blade circular aperture for beautiful defocus (bokeh) effects
- Enhanced operability with four focus hold buttons, two-way DMF (Direct Manual Focus) mode button and focus range switch
- Supplied carbon fibre lens hood lined with black velvet fibres for high absorption of incident light
- Weather-resistant design with interlocking seals to protect against effects of dust and moisture, ideal for use with SLT-A77
Product Specification
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Autofocus Motor | SSM |
| Colour | White |
| Filter Thread [mm] | 42 |
| Focal Length ~ Tele [mm] | 500.0 |
| Focal Length ~ Wide [mm] | 500.0 |
| Image Stabilisation | No |
| Lens Elements | 11 |
| Lens Groups | 10 |
| Lens Mount | Sony A-Mount |
| Lens Type | Super Telephoto Prime |
| Max Aperture ~ Tele | 4.0 |
| Max Aperture ~ Wide | 4.0 |
| Maximum Format Size | Full Frame |
| Minimum Aperture | 32 |
| Minimum Focus Distance [m] | 4.00 |
| Size | 140 x 367.5 mm |
| Weight [g] | 3460.00 |
