Sony 500mm F8 Reflex vs Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 500mm F8 Reflex and Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.
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Product |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Name | Sony 500mm F8 Reflex | Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL500F80 | SAL2470Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2008-01-30 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 400 cm | 34 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,13 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Maximum Aperture | F8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 Filter Element | 2 ED glass elements, 2 aspherical elements |
Focal Length |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
46 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 F8 Reflex |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 118 mm | 111 mm |
| Weight | 665 gr | 955 gr |
Other |
Sony 500mm F8 Reflex |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | SH0015 | ALC-SH101 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |