Sony SAL-500F80 500mm f/8 Reflex Super Telephoto Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera

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Brand: Sony
Category: Photography

Buy New: $699.99

New (2) from $699.99

Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

2 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Minimum Focal Length: 500
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 3.8 x 3.5

MPN: SAL-500F80
Model: SAL-500F80
UPC: 027242694385
EAN: 0027242694385
ASIN: B000GFZGCG

Release Date: November 1, 2006
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:

•	500mm super telephoto lens with f/8 maximum aperture for Sony Alpha digital SLR camera
•	World's only super telephoto reflex lens with autofocus capability for quick shot reactions
•	Reflective optics eliminates the chromatic aberration to produce sharp, clear images
•	Shutter speed exposure control; hold button locks autofocus for full creative control
•	Measures 3.62 inches in diameter and 4.75 inches long; weighs 1 pound, 7 ounces

Accessories:

•	Purosol 10001 1oz Optical Cleaner
•	LensPEN Lens Cleaning System
•	MADE Products CA-1110-SMK Lens Armor (Smoke)
•	Purosol 10003 4oz Optical Cleaner
•	Purosol 10013 Small Microfiber Cloth

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Get ideal results for fieldwork on wilderness and nature assignments with the SAL-500F80. 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 lenses of this class. This lens provides a 750mm focal length (35mm equivalent) - and takes advantage of image stabilization system to reduce blur by compensating for shaky hands.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Super Telephoto Lens May 8, 2008
Charles E., Kersey (Seven Lakes, NC USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I bought this lens to take with me to Yellowstone National Park to get the pictures I missed last time. Especially for the wildlife. I have been testing it and was really surprised at the detail it shows. I use it with my Sony DSLR 100, and using "anti shake" I am able to shoot without a tripod.
Of course if you have time, a tripod would be a better choice. With wildlife you don't always have time to set up.

5 out of 5 stars

Very Good Lens - My doubts Were Unfounded! May 12, 2007
T. Latham (Aurora, IL)
30 out of 32 found this review helpful

I was a little doubtful about using a mirrored lens. My doubts were misplaced. The lens, for nature shots is very good. I get some tremendous shots with the subject matter almost full frame! The f/8 aperture, I was a little concerned when it came to speed but that also proofed to misplaced I've been able to shoot at medium and high speeds 250th to 1,000th. The auto focus is fast, although because of the mirror, in tight spots, has a tendency to hunt so I've selected the the tightest auto focus setting possible. It's reduced the situation but not eliminated it. The lens is light enough for the reduced vibration of the Sony Alpha, it doesn't exceed the limitation thus I really don't need a tripod which is a big plus in bird photography.