Sony 500mm F4 G SSM vs Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Sony
500mm F4 G SSM
Rokinon
500mm f/6.3 Mirror
Verdict at a glance
- Sony 500mm F4 G SSM is faster by 1.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/6.3), letting in more light.
| Spec | 500mm F4 G SSM | 500mm f/6.3 Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Rokinon |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Mirror |
| Focal length | 500mm | 500mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/6.3 |
| Released | 2012 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 10 | n/a |
| Af motor | SSM | n/a |
| Elements | 11 | n/a |
| Weight g | 3460 | n/a |
| Length mm | 367.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 4.0 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.135 | n/a |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
A 500mm f/4 super-telephoto for A-mount with SSM autofocus. It weighs about 3,460 g, with a minimum focus distance of 4.0 m.
Pros
- f/4 aperture at 500mm
- SSM autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
- Quiet focusing
Cons
- Very heavy at about 3,460 g
- Minimum focus distance of 4.0 m
- Large and awkward to transport
Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
The Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror is a mirror telephoto lens covering 500mm at f/6.3 for Sony A mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.