Sony 500mm F4 G SSM vs Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 500mm F4 G SSM and Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T.

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Product
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Name Sony 500mm F4 G SSM Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL500F40G SAL24F20Z
Release Date and Price
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Release Year 2012 2010
Release Date 2012-03-06 2010-07-27
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 400 cm 19 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14 0,29
Aperture
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Maximum Aperture F4 F2
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Construction 11 elements  /  10 groups 9 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements No information
Focal Length
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Focal Length 500 mm 24 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Weather Sealing Yes No information
Diameter 140 mm 78 mm
Length 368 mm 76 mm
Weight 3460 gr 555 gr
Other
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 42 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH118 ALC-SH110
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A