Sony 500mm f8 Alpha Lens
Get ideal results for field work on wilderness and nature assignments with the SAL-500 F8.0 To reduce blur, this lens takes advantage of Sony's Super SteadyShot image stabilization system. The world's 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 lensesof this class.
Mounted on the Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides a 750mm focal length (35mm equivalent), and takes advantage of Sony'sin-camera Super SteadyShot image stabilization system to reduce blur by compensating for shaky hands.
Compact Reflex Design: Its reflective optical system provides super-long telephoto performance in a compact, lightweight design that's easier to carry on field assignments.
Auto-Focus Operation: It's the world's only super telephoto reflex lens with auto-focus capability, making it ideal for wildlife assignments where events happen fast and you must react quickly to catch the shot.
No Chromatic Aberration: Reflective optics eliminate the chromatic aberrations that can affect image quality in refractive telephoto lenses, so images are extremely sharp and clear.
Shutter-speed Exposure Control: At fixed f/8 aperture, the exposure is controlled by varying the camera shutter speed and using a neutral-density snap-on filter.
Features
500mm f/8 Reflex Super Telephoto Lens
World's only reflex super telephoto with auto-focus
Compact, lightweight design makes it easy to carry
Ideal for on-location wilderness and wildlife shoots
Sharp, clear images with no chromatic aberration
Focus hold button for complete creative control
Exposure control by shutter speed and snap-on ND filter
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent: 500 mm
- Construction 5 Groups/7 Elements
- Angle of view 5ΓΈ
- F stop range Fixed @ f/8
- Closest Focusing Distance 13'
- Maximum Magnification 1:7.7
- Filter Size Integral
- Dimensions (Length x Diameter) 4-5/8 x 3-1/8"
- Weight 23-7/16 oz.
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