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    Minolta ASony A
    Super telephoto
    Full frame

    Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM

    4.4
    (3 reviews)
    Mechanical: 4.5
    Focal Length
    500mm
    Aperture
    f/4-32
    Mount
    Minolta A, Sony A
    Weight
    3460g
    Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM is a auto focus super telephoto lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Great choice mainly for good light conditions Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 3460 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 42 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. 368 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it.

    Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM purchase historyTrending down 10.7%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have been easing around 10.7% per month — sellers are flexible, aim for deals below $648.50.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $648.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $793.00
    All-time low
    $169.00
    Latest sale
    $1878.00

    Best deals

    337 of 667 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $648.50 fair value.

    • Mar 14, 2025$169.00$-479.50 / typical
    • Mar 14, 2025$174.00$-474.50 / typical
    • Feb 9, 2025$188.00$-460.50 / typical
    • Feb 9, 2025$189.00$-459.50 / typical
    • Apr 19, 2025$194.00$-454.50 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length500mm
    Aperturef/4-32
    Min Focus Distance40m
    FocusingAuto Focus
    Physical
    Weight3460g
    Length368mm
    Filter Thread42mm
    MountMinolta A, Sony A
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Leon Bauer4.2/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM

    Leon Bauer3.8/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM

    Leon Bauer4.8/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM?

    Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4/32, for the Minolta A, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 3460g.

    What mount is the Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM compatible with?

    Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM uses a Minolta A, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM typically sells for around $169.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM a good lens?

    Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 3 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM?

    Similar lenses include Danubia 500mm f/8, Minolta AF 400mm f/4.5 HS APO G, Minolta AF 600mm f/4 APO G HS.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.8
    Mechanical4.5/5
    Based on 6 reviewers

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