Sony 500mm F/8 Reflex [SAL500F/80]

Specifications01

MountMINOLTA/SONY A

Focal length500mm

Max aperturef/8

TypeMirror · Telephoto · Prime

Release year2006

Weight665 g

Min focus distance4 m

Max magnification0.1299

Optical elements7

Groups5

AutofocusYes

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlNone

Lens hoodScrew-type round

TeleconvertersNot compatible

EraDigital era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens

Summary02

Sony Minolta/Sony A-mount 500mm f/8 reflex (mirror) telephoto lens for long-distance subjects, such as sports and wildlife. Fixed f/8 aperture with mirror-based optics.

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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Minolta / Sony A mount has a flange distance of 44.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

A-mount lenses have no aperture ring. Use an adapter with its own aperture control, or an electronic adapter.
DT lenses cover APS-C only.

Sony EAdapter · 26.5 mm
Canon RFAdapter · 24.5 mm
Nikon ZAdapter · 28.5 mm
Fujifilm XAdapter · 26.8 mm
L-MountAdapter · 24.5 mm
Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 25.25 mm
Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 17.8 mm
Canon EF-MAdapter · 26.5 mm

No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Canon EF, Nikon F.

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