Sony 500mm f/8

$750
500 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/8

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 11 users at B&H Photo Video

"Sharp photos with either manual or the great auto-focus feature, mountains or aircraft overhead come in clear, sharp. whether I use my tripod or just holding steady so far I'm pleased with the results."

". I was surprised at how fast and accurately it auto-focused."

"This is NOT a lens for action photos. The small aperture definitely affects auto focus speed."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Sony SLT-A99.

horizontal angle of view
4.1°
500mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A58 and Sony SLT-A37.

horizontal angle of view
2.7°
766mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sony 500mm f/8 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Excellent telephoto lens
	500 mm

The Sony 500mm f/8 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) wildlife lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Inexpensive
	$749.99

	Very light
	0.7 kg

	Quite short
	118 mm

Cons

The Sony 500mm f/8 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Poor macro
	1:7.7 (0.1x)

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Narrow aperture
	f/8

	Very poor wide angle lens
	500 mm

The Sony 500mm f/8 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) wildlife lenses

	Below average zoom range
	1x

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	500 mm	below average
	Max focal length	500 mm	unique
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:7.7 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/8	below average
	Wide maximum	Unknown
	Tele minimum	f/8	below average
	Tele maximum	Unknown
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Sony Alpha (Full-frame)
	Length	118 mm
	Diameter	89 mm
	Filter size	Unknown
	Weight	0.7 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	4.1°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	4.1°	above average
	Wide vertical	2.7°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	2.7°	above average
	Wide diagonal	5°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	5°	above average
Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	2.7°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	2.7°	above average
	Wide vertical	1.8°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	1.8°	above average
	Wide diagonal	3.3°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	3.3°	above average

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Sony 500mm f/8

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sony 500mm f/8 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

The Sony 500mm f/8 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) wildlife lenses

Cons

The Sony 500mm f/8 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

The Sony 500mm f/8 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) wildlife lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sony 500mm f/8 lens?

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