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Pros Pros
  • Excellent sharpness and optical performance
  • Integrated Arca-Swiss compatible tripod mount
  • Effective vibration compensation stabilization
  • Compact and lightweight design for its focal range
  • Reliable and fast VXD autofocus system
Cons Cons
  • Slow variable maximum aperture
  • Incompatible with teleconverters
  • Susceptible to accidental zoom locking
  • Noticeable corner softness at certain focal lengths
  • Limits burst frame rates on specific camera bodies

Launch price Launch price $1,399–$1,499
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 150-500mm f/5-6.7
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 60 cm (0.32x)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor VXD
Weight & size Weight & size 1724g (3 lb 12.8 oz) · 93 x 209.6 mm (3.66 x 8.25 in)

Announcement date Announcement date June 10, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,399–$1,499
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 25
Groups Groups 16

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 150mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 500mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/6.7
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22–32
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 16° - 25°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor VXD
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 60 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.32x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 1724g (3 lb 12.8 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 93mm (3.66 in)
Length Length 209.6mm (8.25 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included