Quick answer
The Sony Minolta AF Reflex 500mm f/8 is a super telephoto prime lens covering 500mm at f/8.0 for the Sony A mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
Sony Minolta AF Reflex 500mm f/8: a telephoto prime lens with a 500mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/8, made for Sony A mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Sony Minolta AF Reflex 500mm f/8 specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 500mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/8.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 4 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13x
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
- Weight
- 665 g
- Length
- 118 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sony Minolta AF Reflex 500mm f/8?
At 500mm this is a super telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
- Distant subjects and the moon
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 500mm | 4.1° | 5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 750mm | 2.7° | 3.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sony Minolta AF Reflex 500mm f/8 use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sony Minolta AF Reflex 500mm f/8?
It is a fixed 500mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/8.0. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Sony Minolta AF Reflex 500mm f/8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 500mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/8.0.
What is the Sony Minolta AF Reflex 500mm f/8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 750mm on full frame, with a 2.7° horizontal and 3.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sony Minolta AF Reflex 500mm f/8 fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
