Overview
The world’s only super telephoto reflex lens with auto-focus capability. Its reflex design gives the amazing SAL-500F80 super telephoto lens a short barrel and compact, lightweight design, ideal for field work on wilderness and nature assignments. And its auto-focus capability makes it unique among reflex lenses of this class. Mounted to a Sony ? ? DSLR with APS-C sized sensor, this lens provides a field of view equivalent to a 750mm lens on a 35mm camera. This lens also takes advantage of Sony’s in-camera Super SteadyShot® image stabilization system to reduce blur by compensating for shaky hands.
Specifications
Principal specifications | ||
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Lens type | Prime lens | |
Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
Focal length | 500 mm | |
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | |
Aperture | ||
Maximum aperture | F8 | |
Minimum aperture | F8 | |
Aperture ring | No | |
Number of diaphragm blades | 0 | |
Aperture notes | fixed aperture | |
Optics | ||
Elements | 7 | |
Groups | 5 | |
Special elements / coatings | 1 filter element | |
Focus | ||
Minimum focus | 4.00 m (157.48″) | |
Maximum magnification | 0.13× | |
Autofocus | Yes | |
Motor type | Screw drive from camera | |
Full time manual | Unknown | |
Focus method | Internal | |
Distance scale | Yes | |
DoF scale | No | |
Physical | ||
Weight | 665 g (1.47 lb) | |
Diameter | 89 mm (3.5″) | |
Length | 118 mm (4.65″) | |
Sealing | No | |
Colour | Black | |
Filter thread | 55.0 mm | |
Hood supplied | Yes | |
Hood product code | circular hood |