Name: 500mm f/4 G SSM
Brand: Sony
SKU: 36571
Rating: 4.0 (10 reviews)

the bokeh is nice and circular
Sony A77 performs best at low ISO settings
Compatible with A-mount cameras

The camera body is not directly attached to the tripod
facilities to test flare and ghosting in our studio
specular highlights sometimes give a harsh bokeh

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 11
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 750 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal

Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM - Pros & Cons

the bokeh is nice and circular
Sony A77 performs best at low ISO settings
Compatible with A-mount cameras
The lens itself is extremely feature rich
rich
well-sealed
and designed with durability in mind
affordable and versatile

The camera body is not directly attached to the tripod
facilities to test flare and ghosting in our studio
specular highlights sometimes give a harsh bokeh
foreground grass becomes soft blur
the tripod foot is not Arca-Swiss compatible
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The tripod color/foot cannot be detached
noise in the focus ring when making fast focus changes
for extremely low ghosting and flare
sharpness is not one of its strong points
Canon 300mm
sharpness is a bit on the low side

Sony - Video Reviews (3)

Sony 500mm f4 SSM G Series Lens Unboxing | John Sison

Sony 500mm F4 G Series SSM Lens Review | John Sison

Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM Lens Hands-On | Engadget

Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Sony A

Aperture max	4
Aperture min	32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9

Construction	Fixed
Elements	11
Groups	10
Special elements / coatings	3 ED elements

Weight	122.05 oz
Diameter	5.51 in
Length	14.47 in
Filter size	1.65 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 750
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	4
Distance scale	yes

Colour of product	Black,Grey Black,White
Body materials	Magnesium
Tripod collar	yes
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM Sony - Editorial Reviews (5)

DXOMARK

Published: 21.03.2013

Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM review: The longest super telephoto prime lens ever tested by DxOMark

Sony is often quoted as having aspirations to rival Nikon and Canon but, since taking over the SLR business of Konica Minolta, has so far shown only a handful of pro-grade lenses. The SAL500F40G is one such lens, more popularly known as the 500mm f/4.0DG SSM, and with a price tag of $13,000 it’s aimed squarely at professionals and well-heeled enthusiasts. We’ve had the opportunity to assess the new lens at our lab in Seattle, please read on to see how the new Sony performs and if it has what it takes to compete with the current Canon and Nikon duopoly.