This 500mm super-telephoto lens with a constant F4 maximum aperture is ideal for sports and wildlife photographers, providing extended telephoto reach along with top-level optical performance and features. It is exceptionally sharp with superb contrast and definition, and can produce gorgeous background bokeh when required. It can also handle heavy-duty use in outdoor conditions.
500mm F4 G SSM Compatibility
A-mount Full Frame Cameras
A-mount APS-C Cameras
E-mount Full Frame cameras with Mount Adaptor
E-mount APS-C cameras with Mount Adaptor
Sample photos
1/1600s, F4
1/800s, F7.1
1/1600s, F6.3
1/160s, F4.5
1/1000s, F5.6
Full support for high pixel count sensors
Current image sensors offer resolution that easily exceeds that of film, and this lens delivers the performance necessary to take full advantage of that imaging precision.
Clear images with crisp contrast
Sony’s Nano AR lens coating has a nano-precision structure that enhances clarity and contrast by reducing unwanted reflections for minimal flare and ghosting.
Sharp from corner to corner
Three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements in a state-of-the-art optical design minimize aberration and achieve excellent image-wide sharpness.
Faster tracking and improved response
A new LSI drive circuit achieves significantly faster autofocus subject tracking than previous models, making the SSM drive system more responsive than ever.
Ultimate α lens technology
Outstanding clarity
Stunning sharpness
Fast autofocus
Lens Configuration
Impeccable Sony G Lens design emphasizes a graceful balance between high resolution and gorgeous background bokeh that can enhance the artist’s vision.
MTF Chart
MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.
Specifications & Features
Super telephoto G Lens
SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) for fast, silent autofocus
ED glass elements effectively reduce chromatic aberration
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