Sony officially announces the new 500mm f/4.0 rugged lens! Price…13.000 Euro!!!
Sony Europe (Click here) and Sony Japan (Click here) announced the new rugged 500mm f/4.0 lens. And that beast is yours for no less than 13.000 Euro!!! It will be in Stock by April. Those are the key features of the lens:
- Longest-ever focal length G Lens from Sony
- Bright F4.0 aperture for superior light gathering
- Nano AR Coating on optical surfaces for flawless still images and HD video
- Compatible with SteadyShot INSIDE featured in all α cameras
- New SSM drive circuit for quick, accurate autofocus
- Rugged dust- and moisture-resistant design: ideal partner for SLT-A77
- Enhanced handling and operability
Technical specifications
| Key Specifications | 500mm F4 G SSM |
| Min. aperture | F32 |
| No. of aperture blades | 9 (Circular aperture) |
| Max. magnification ratio | 0.135 |
| Min. focus | 4.0 m |
| Filter diameter | 42 mm (Exclusive) |
| Dimensions
(Diam. X L) |
140 x 367.5 mm |
| Weight (approx.) | 3460 g |
| Teleconverter compatibility | Yes (1.4x: AF and MF Mode, 2x: MF mode) |
| Dust and moisture resistance | Yes |
That’s one of those lenses I know I can never afford to buy :)