Sony 500mm F4 G SSM vs Sony 500mm F8 Reflex
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 500mm F4 G SSM and Sony 500mm F8 Reflex.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Name | Sony 500mm F4 G SSM | Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL500F40G | SAL500F80 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Release Date | 2012-03-06 | 2006-06-05 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| 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 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ultrasonic | Screw drive from camera |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 400 cm | 400 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 0,13 |
Aperture |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Construction | 11 elements / 10 groups | 7 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements | 1 Filter Element |
Focal Length |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 500 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 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 140 mm | 89 mm |
| Length | 368 mm | 118 mm |
| Weight | 3460 gr | 665 gr |
Other |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 42 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH118 | SH0015 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |