Sony 500mm F4 G SSM vs Sigma 500mm f/4.5 APO EX DG HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Sony
500mm F4 G SSM
Verdict at a glance
- Sony 500mm F4 G SSM is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | 500mm F4 G SSM | 500mm f/4.5 APO EX DG HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 500mm | 500mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/4.5 |
| 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
Sigma 500mm f/4.5 APO EX DG HSM
A 500mm f/4.5 full-frame telephoto prime lens, the Sigma 500mm f/4.5 APO EX DG HSM is designed for Sony A mount bodies, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.