Sony Minolta/Sony AF 500mm F8 Reflex vs Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror is faster by 12.6 stops (f/6.3 vs f/500.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | Minolta/Sony AF 500mm F8 Reflex | 500mm f/6.3 Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Mirror |
| Focal length | 500mm | 500mm |
| Max aperture | f/500.0 | f/6.3 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | n/a |
| Af motor | screw-drive | n/a |
| Elements | 7 | n/a |
| Weight g | 665 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | n/a |
| Length mm | 118.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 4.0 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | n/a |
Sony Minolta/Sony AF 500mm F8 Reflex
A compact mirror lens for A-mount with a fixed f/8 aperture and screw-drive autofocus. It weighs about 665 g and uses an 82mm filter.
Pros
- Very compact for 500mm
- Autofocus on A-mount
- Light at about 665 g
- Much lighter than conventional 500mm lenses
Cons
- Fixed f/8 aperture
- Donut-shaped out-of-focus highlights
- Minimum focus 4.0 m
Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
A 500mm f/6.3 mirror telephoto lens, the Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror is designed for Sony A mount bodies. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.