Reach is easy to buy and hard to hold still · review
A manual-focus 500 mm prime for Sony E with a tripod ring and an 82 mm filter thread, for about $369. It has no autofocus and no stabilization, and only 8 ratings.
TTArtisan’s 500 mm f/6.3 costs a fraction of an autofocus super-telephoto. It has two ED elements, a tripod ring and an 82 mm filter thread.
Focus is manual and there is no stabilization. At 500 mm, every vibration shows. A tripod, a remote release and magnified live view are part of using it.
The Moon, distant landscapes, perched birds and deep-sky astrophotography are the realistic uses TTArtisan names.
This listing has 8 ratings at 3.4 stars. Treat the purchase as an experiment and keep the box for the return window.
| Mount | Sony E, full frame (other mounts sold separately) |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 500 mm, prime |
| Aperture | f/6.3 to f/32 |
| Focus | Manual |
| Optics | Two ED elements |
| Stabilization | None |
| Support | Tripod mount ring |
| Filter | 82 mm |
| Amazon reference | B0CJB8TXQW |
It is hard. Focus is manual, and there is no stabilization. It suits static subjects on a tripod far better.
Sony E. TTArtisan sells versions for other mounts under separate listings.
Yes, and it frames like a 750 mm lens would on full frame. An equivalent focal length is a calculation: it describes the field of view on a full-frame camera. The focal length engraved on the lens never changes.
At $369, it is the 1 cheapest of the 4 models in this category published here.
7.4/ 10
A cheap route to 500 mm for tripod work. Moving subjects need an autofocus lens like the Sony 70-350mm.
photo equipment from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Mount | Aperture | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTARTISAN 500mm F/6.3 Manual (E) | $369 | Sony E, full frame (other mounts sold separately) | f/6.3 to f/32 | None |
| Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm VR | $420 | Nikon F, DX (APS-C) | f/4.5 at 55 mm, f/5.6 at 300 mm | VR II, with tripod detection |
| Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM | $749 | Canon RF, full frame | f/5.6 at 100 mm, f/8 at 400 mm | Optical IS |
| Sony E 70-350mm G OSS | $898 | Sony E, APS-C | f/4.5 at 70 mm, f/6.3 at 350 mm | Optical SteadyShot |
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $369 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 2, 2026.
Patient photographers on a tripod: the Moon, distant landscapes, perched birds.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for photo equipment and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
Canon RF, full frame · 100-400mm · f/5.6 at 100mm, f/8 at 400mm · optical IS · USM autofocus · 635 g (22.4 oz)
Canon’s light telephoto zoom for RF bodies, reaching 400 mm with optical stabilization at about $749. Its f/8 at the long end asks for good light.
Best for: Canon RF owners starting in wildlife, sports or aviation photography.
≈ $749
Nikon F, DX · 55-300mm · f/4.5 at 55mm, f/5.6 at 300mm · VR II with tripod detection · 58mm filter · 4.6 ft (1.4 m) close focus · SWM
Nikon’s long-running DX telephoto zoom for F-mount DSLRs, with VR II stabilization and a 58mm filter thread, at about $420 from a camera dealer.
Best for: Nikon DX DSLR owners who want a first telephoto for sports, pets and wildlife.
≈ $420
Sony E, APS-C · 70-350mm (105-525mm equivalent, per Sony) · f/4.5 at 70mm, f/6.3 at 350mm · Optical SteadyShot · XD linear motor · 22 oz (625 g)
Sony’s APS-C super-telephoto zoom, reaching 350 mm with optical stabilization and fast linear-motor autofocus, sold by Amazon.com for about $898.
Best for: Sony APS-C owners shooting wildlife, birds and sports.
≈ $898
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