Overview

The Sony 500mm F4 G SSM is a premium super-telephoto prime with excellent build quality, featuring a magnesium alloy body and weather sealing. Optically, it offers homogenous sharpness across the frame at f/4, though overall sharpness is slightly below the sensor's potential. Chromatic aberration and distortion are well controlled. It lacks image stabilization, relying on in-camera systems. Autofocus is fast and responsive. Suited for professional sports and wildlife photographers who can afford its $13,000 price.