Here’s a brief look at the Sony 500mm F/8 reflex lens. Scroll down for the review.
Lens
SAL-500F80 Sony 500mm F/8 reflex super telephoto
Box contents
Rear cap, vinyl lens cover with drawstrings, users manual and two filters, a clear and ND4 filter.
Cost
$649 retail, discontinued around 2010.
Build quality
Good
Additional information
Has focus hold button and built-in…
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Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm F/3.5-4.5 ZA Zoom Lens Review
Here’s a brief look at the Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm F/3.5-4.5 zoom lens. Scroll down for the main review.
Lens
SAL-1680Z Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm F/3.5-4.5 zoom lens
Box contents
Front and rear caps, hood, nice carrying case and users manual. Cost $998 retail Build quality Good Additional information
Performs much the same as the…
Front and rear caps, hood, nice carrying case and users manual. Cost $998 retail Build quality Good Additional information
Performs much the same as the…
Sony Carl Zeiss 50mm F/1.4 SSM Review
Full review of the Sony Carl Zeiss 50mm F/1.4 SSM Planar T* lens.
Box and contents
The Sony A77 and A900 were used for this review. For a better understanding of terms and methods used in this review, go here.
The usual center, mid-section and corner crops are located at the very bottom of the page.
Introduction.
The full…
Sony CLM-V55 clip-on LCD Monitor Review
Sony CLM-V55 clip-on monitor
Did you ever wish you could have a better, and bigger main LCD on your camera, one that makes it easier to focus and compose on? The Sony CLM-V55 is one such product. This screen is great for old folks that can’t see too well anymore, or anybody else that has problems seeing the standard 2.5″ …
Sony CZ 16-35mm F/2.8 SSM Review
Here’s a brief look at the Sony 16-35mm F/2.8 SSM zoom lens. Scroll down for the main review.
Lens SAL-1635Z Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Box contentsFront and rear caps, users manual, hood and soft case. Cost $1998 retail for original version, $2250 for II version. Build quality Very good Additional information
New Carl Zeiss…
Sony DT 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Review
Here’s a brief look at the Sony DT 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 zoom lens. Scroll down for the review.
Lens
SAL1118 Sony DT 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 zoom lens
Box contents
Front and rear caps, hood and users manual. Cost $800 retail Build quality Good Additional information
Good lens, but check out the Sigma 10-20mm too. Specifications below
Optical configuration 15 elements in 12…
Front and rear caps, hood and users manual. Cost $800 retail Build quality Good Additional information
Good lens, but check out the Sigma 10-20mm too. Specifications below
Optical configuration 15 elements in 12…
Sony DT 16-105mm F/3.5-5.6 Review
Here’s a brief look at the Sony DT 16-105mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Scroll down for the main review.
Lens
SAL-16105 Sony DT 16-105mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens
Box contents
Front and rear caps, hood, and users manual. Cost $698 retail Build quality Good Additional information
Performs much the same as the more expensive Carl Zeiss 16-80mm. For APS-C cameras only. Specifications …
Front and rear caps, hood, and users manual. Cost $698 retail Build quality Good Additional information
Performs much the same as the more expensive Carl Zeiss 16-80mm. For APS-C cameras only. Specifications …
Sony DT 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 SAM Review
Here’s a brief look at the Sony DT 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 SAM zoom lens. Scroll down for the review.
Lens
SAL-1855 Sony DT 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens
Box contents
Front and rear caps, and users manual. Cost $199 retail Build quality OK to Good Additional information
Second generation basic “DT” kit lens with “smooth auto-focus motor” or SAM. Specifications below
Optical …
Front and rear caps, and users manual. Cost $199 retail Build quality OK to Good Additional information
Second generation basic “DT” kit lens with “smooth auto-focus motor” or SAM. Specifications below
Optical …