The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R and the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony 500mm F4 G SSM is the longer of the two lenses at 368mm. The Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R with a length of 247mm, is 121mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM also has a larger diameter of 140mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R's 105mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R weighs 1375g, which means it is 2085g (60%) lighter than the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM which has a weight of 3460g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM has a 42mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R:
And these are the 42mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
500mm but while Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R has the fastest aperture of
F5.6, the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM's widest aperture value is
F4.0.
