Name: 500mm f/8 Reflex
Brand: Sony
SKU: 745
Rating: 3.6 (8 reviews)

amazingly versatile
inexpensive

mirror lenses can produce doughnut shaped out of focus highlights
lack of vibration when tripod mounted and
Depth of field on a 500mm lens is very small

Elements: 7
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 500 mm
Lens type: Normal

Sony 500mm f/8 Reflex - Pros & Cons

amazingly versatile
inexpensive

mirror lenses can produce doughnut shaped out of focus highlights
lack of vibration when tripod mounted and
Depth of field on a 500mm lens is very small
low mass is deceptive though
slightest breeze magnifies camera shake
constriction and has a fixed aperture
only super telephoto reflex lens
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex Lens
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex have Aperture Ring

Sony 500mm f/8 Reflex - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Sony/Minolta Alpha

Aperture max	8
Aperture min	8
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	0
Aperture features	Fixed aperture

Elements	7
Groups	5
Special elements / coatings	1 Filter element

Weight	23.46 oz
Diameter	3.5 in
Length	4.65 in
Filter size	2.17 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 500
Maximum magnification	0.13 x

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Screw drive from camera
Closest focusing distance	4
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Hood supplied	yes
Sealing	no

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Sony 500mm f/8 Reflex Sony - Editorial Reviews (4)

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Published: 11.07.2006

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Luminous Landscape

Published: 13.01.2009

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Read our detailed analysis of the Sony 500mm F8 Reflex Telephoto Mirror Prime lens, find out its pros and cons, and how it compares with the other lenses.