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Sony 500mm f/8 Reflex Super Telephoto
Full frame sized imageLenses that create APS-C sized image are designed for digital only. They cannot be used on cameras that have image sensor larger than the APS-C format. These lenses are not suitable for film cameras either. No Ultrasonic AFLenses with ultrasonic focusing mechanism tend to be quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. No stepping motor AFLenses with stepping motor focusing mechanism are better for contrast based focusing, and are quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. No Low Dispersion lens element is usedLow Dispersion lens elements help to reduce chromatic aberration. Not stabilizedImage stabilization helps to reduce blur caused by hand shake, especially at high focal length or in low light situations. Image stabilization can give 1 to 3 stop advantage over none stabilized lens, based on the reciprocal rule. Metal mountCheaper lenses are usually equipped with plastic mount, while more expensive, professional lenses have metal mount. In general, metal mounts are more durable, and a good thing to have when lenses are changed a lot. When a camera is used mainly with one lens, the material of the lens mount is not that important. No Internal FocusingInternally focusing lenses don't change their size while setting focus. The front lens is rotatingThe fixed front lens is not rotating during zoom and/or focusing. This allows the photographer to use petal shaped lens hood. Fixed front lenses also make the use of polarization filters a lot easier. Not SealedWeather sealed lenses are protected from dust and water. While they are not water proof, these lenses can be used in rain and other humid environments. Some sealings only provide protection against dust or water, not both. Sealing is only available when the lens is used on a similarly weather sealed camera body. Supports drop-in filtersDrop-in filters are used in those lenses where either the front lens is too large, or the field of view doesn't permit the use of traditional filters at the front of the lens. Usually bright tele and ultra-wide angle lenses support this filter type. |
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The world?EURTMs only super telephoto reflex lens with auto-focus capability. Its reflex design gives this amazing 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 on the Sony ® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides a 750mm focal length (35mm equivalent) -- and takes advantage of Sony?EURTMs in-camera Super SteadyShot® image stabilization system to reduce blur by compensating for shaky hands.
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Sony 500mm f/8 Reflex Super Telephoto Specification
| Available mount(s) | Sony / Minolta A |
| Application(s) | Wildlife |
| Category(s) | Super telephoto |
| Multiplier | 1× |
| Stabilizer | no |
| Focal length | 500 mm (prime) |
| Lens construction | 7 elements in 5 groups |
| Angle of view |
35mm: 5° digital: 3.16° |
| Number of blades | N/A |
| Maximum aperture | f/8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/8 |
| Minimum focusing distance | 400 cm |
| Magnification | 0.13× |
| Filter size | no thread |
| Size | ∅ 89 × 118 mm |
| Weight | 665 g |
| Notes |
built-in lens hood
(discontinued) |
| AF speed | 0.6 sec. (from close up to infinity) |
| AF sound | |
| Internal focusing | no |
| Internal zoom | N/A |
| Fix front lens | no |
| Mount type | metal |
| Weather sealed | no |
| Drop in filter | yes |
| Ultrasonic AF | no |
| Stepping motor AF | no |
| APS-C sized circle | no |
| Low dispersion lens element | no |
| Hard case | not included |
| Soft case | not included |
| Lens hood | included |
| Tripod adapter | not included |
Sony 500mm f/8 Reflex Super Telephoto Reviews
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- Sony 500mm f/8 Reflex Super Telephoto review at pixinfo.com (Hungarian)
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