Sony 500mm F4 G SSM vs Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 500mm F4 G SSM and Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM.

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Product
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Name Sony 500mm F4 G SSM Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL500F40G SAL2875
Release Date and Price
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Release Year 2012 2009
Release Date 2012-03-06 2009-08-27
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
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 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Micro-type ultrasonic
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 400 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14 0,22
Aperture
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Construction 11 elements  /  10 groups 16 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements No information
Focal Length
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Focal Length 500 mm 28-75 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
47 mm
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 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 140 mm 78 mm
Length 368 mm 98 mm
Weight 3460 gr 565 gr
Other
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 42 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH118 ALCSH109
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A