Tests and reviews for the lens Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
Measurements and specifications
| Announced | 2012-02-08 |
| Indicative price (USD) | 13000 |
| Aperture | f/4 |
| Focal range (mm) | 500 |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 42 |
| Max diameter (mm) | 140 |
| Mount type | Sony Alpha |
| Stabilization | No |
| AF Motor | SSM |
| Zoom type | |
| Rotating front element | No |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Color | White |
| Full-Time manual focus | Yes |
| Number of lenses | 11 |
| Number of groups | 10 |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Circular aperture | Yes |
| Length (mm) | 367.5 |
| Weight (gr) | 3460 |
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Further readings for the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
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Sony is often quoted as having aspirations to rival Nikon and Canon but, since taking over the SLR business of Konica Minolta, has so far shown only a handful of pro-grade lenses. The SAL500F40G is one such lens, more popularly known as the 500mm f/4.0DG SSM, and with a price tag of $13,000 it’s aimed squarely at professionals and well-heeled enthusiasts. We’ve had the opportunity to assess the new lens at our lab in Seattle, please read on to see how the new Sony performs and if it has what it takes to compete with the current Canon and Nikon duopoly. |
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With the vagaries of photographing wildlife, the flexibility of a telephoto zoom would appear to be an attractive solution. However, image quality is often a compromise at the maximum aperture and longest focal length, typically the most crucial settings. We’ve pulled some lens data from our database and put together a round up of popular zoom lenses over the years (and made some comparisons with high performance primes). Read on to find out which models have the best image quality. |
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Added by PeterL8 |
March 23
Sony 500mm f4 test review
<div id="linkdxomark">This a comment for <a href="http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Lenses/Camera-Lens-Database/Sony/Sony-500mm-F4-G-SSM">this page on the website</a></div>I own the Sony 500 and the Minolta 600mm lens. I was disappointed about he sharpness and focusing. I called Sony and they advised me to use the micro adjustment .
I tried to calibrate the lens in my 45feet living room .It was sharp focus only indoor but it was still not focus well outdoor so I re-calibrated to focus at my backyard tree which is about 150feet from the house. Now it is so sharp and as sharp as my Minolta 600mm or better.Hope to hear from you. Reply |
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Added by photo_fan |
March 22
Comparisons
Why do you compare this 500mm lens to the Canon's 300mm ?
This a comparison of apples and oranges, if you don't have nothing to compare with (I mean others 500mm), please do not compare. And you should have used the A99 for this test, not the discontinued A900. Reply | Read all replies for this comment |
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Added by Emilie_DxOMark |
March 25
Re: Comparisons
Hello,
Thanks for your interest in DxOMark. As explained in the review, 300mm lenses were the closest lenses, even if it is far from 500mm. Other very long focal prime results should be available soon. Regarding the A99, this camera is in the road map too :) Best regards, The DxOMark team Reply |
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Added by evilthought |
March 21
Use
You guys need to to use the SLT cameras (A99, A77) I know there is 1/2 stop light lost, but you can compensate for that in final scores.
It's ridiculous to be using 5 year discontinued cameras to "test" lenses. Reply | Read all replies for this comment |
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Added by Emilie_DxOMark |
March 25
Re: Use
Hello,
Thanks for your interest in DxOMark. SLT A99 and A77 are currently in the road map. We should publish the results in the next months. Best regards, The DxOMark team Reply |