Sony SAL-500F40G Marketing Specifications

SAL500F40G

For denitive long-shot precision and spectacular portraits even in
low light, this professional G-Series lens raises the standard of DLSR
performance. Its 35mm-equivalent 750mm focal length and ultra­bright f4.0 aperture combine for superb results in virtually any light -­and its improved high-speed SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) auto-focus
is fast, accurate and quiet. Plus, the exclusive AR Nano Coating by on
lens surfaces cuts reections for extremely low ghosting and are.

SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor)

A built-in lens motor for faster automatic focusing with high torque at low speed, quick start/stop
response, and quiet, smooth operation.

High Performance AF

Newly developed circuit board in the internal focusing mechanism achieves approx. 4 times
faster object tracking performance during autofocusing than lenses using conventional circuit
boards. This speed makes the lens perfect for capturing fast moving subjects like athletes and
wild animals, including birds.

Nano AR Coating

Sony’s Nano AR Coating with nano-precision structure contributes to high-quality images
with reduced ghosting and are. This proprietary Sony coating technology features aligned
microscopic asperities that reduce the eects of the reective interfacial boundary on the
surface of the lens, thus dramatically reducing the amount of undesirable reections entering the
lens.

ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass

Three precision ED Glass lenses correct chromatic aberrations to provide extremely sharp
telephoto images distant subjects as well as dramatic sports close-ups.

Internal Focusing System

Internal lens elements move, so the overall length does not change -- creating an auto-focus
zoom lens that doesn’t aect the balance of your camera.

2 DMF (Direct Manual Focus) Modes

Allow you to quickly revert to manual focus by just turning the manual focus ring of the lens.

Versatile Focus Hold

Four focus hold buttons in dierent lens locations, plus electronic slider focus range selector
switch.

Dust and moisture resistance

The dust and moisture resistance design makes this lens appropriate for heavy-duty outdoor use,
especially when combined with a DSLR that employs weather resistant measures.

Lightweight Design

A strong, light magnesium lens barrel makes shooting more comfortable even on long wildlife or
sports assignments.

Specications

Optics/Lens

Lens Type

Aperture (Max.)

Aperture (Min.)

Focal Length
(35mm
equivalent)

Filter Diameter

Lens Groups­Elements

Minimum Focus
Distance

Aperture Blade

Distance
Encoder

Distance Scale

Lens Weight

Non-rotating
Focusing Ring

SSM Focusing

Tele-converter
Compatibility

- 1.4x

Tele-converter
Compatibility

- 2.0x

Focus-hold
Button

Dimensions (Approx.)

Dimensions
(Approx.)

Weights and Measurements

Weight
(Approx.)

Accessories

Supplied
Accessories

Super Telephoto

f/4.0

f/32

APS: 750mm
(35mm Equivalent:
500mm)

42mm (internal)

10 groups, 11
elements

13' 2” (4.0m)

9 blades

Yes

Yes

7 lbs 10 oz (3460g)

Yes

Built-in

Yes

Yes

Yes

5 1/2 x 147/16”
(140 x 367.5mm)

7 lbs 10 oz (3460g)

Front and rear lens
cap

Lens carrying case