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Rokinon 500M-4/3 500mm F8.0 Mirror Lens Olympus 4/3

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Capture Distant Subjects with Clarity and Affordability The Rokinon 500mm F8.0 Mirror Lens for Olympus 4/3 is a powerful telephoto lens designed for sports and nature photography. Delivers sharp and vivid images with its mirror lens design. Specifications: Focal Length: 500mm Apertur...

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Overview

Capture Distant Subjects with Clarity and Affordability

The Rokinon 500mm F8.0 Mirror Lens for Olympus 4/3 is a powerful telephoto lens designed for sports and nature photography. Delivers sharp and vivid images with its mirror lens design.

Specifications:

  • Focal Length: 500mm
  • Aperture: F8.0
  • Mount: Olympus 4/3
  • Type: Mirror Lens

Key Features

500mm Manual Focus Mirror Lens with a F8.0 fixed aperture

7 elements in 6 groups

Filter size: Rear 30.5 mm/ Front 72mm

Minimum focusing distance of 5.6 ft

Includes ND-2X, ND-4X and Skylight rear-mount filters, lens caps, lens pouch, instruction manual, and 1 year Rokinon warranty

Specifications

Focal Length
500mm
Aperture
F8.0 (fixed)
Lens Type
Mirror Lens
Mount Compatibility
Olympus 4/3
Elements/Groups
7 elements in 6 groups
Minimum Focusing Distance
5.6 ft
Rear Filter Size
30.5 mm
Front Filter Size
72mm
Included Filters
ND-2X, ND-4X, Skylight (rear-mount)
Warranty
1 year Rokinon warranty

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • This Rokinon 500mm mirror lens provides a significant 500mm focal length, ideal for long-distance photography, such as wildlife or astrophotography.
  • It features a fixed F8.0 aperture, offering consistent light-gathering capability for telephoto applications.
  • The lens boasts a minimum focusing distance of 5.6 feet, allowing for relatively close-up shots even with its extreme telephoto nature.
  • Includes ND-2X, ND-4X, and Skylight rear-mount filters, providing immediate tools for exposure control and protection.
  • Comes with lens caps, a lens pouch, and an instruction manual, along with a 1-year Rokinon warranty for user convenience and peace of mind.

👎 Cons

  • The fixed F8.0 aperture means it is not ideal for low-light conditions and does not allow for aperture control to adjust depth of field.
  • As a manual focus lens, it requires precise manual adjustments, which can be challenging for fast-moving subjects or beginners.
  • The optical design of mirror lenses often results in distinct donut-shaped bokeh, which may not be desirable for all types of photography.
  • Compatibility is specific to Olympus 4/3 mount cameras, limiting its use with other camera systems without adapters.
  • The front filter size is 72mm, which might require larger and potentially more expensive filters if additional types are desired.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Rokinon lens has a fixed focal length of 500mm, making it a super telephoto option.
No, the Rokinon 500M-4/3 is a manual focus mirror lens, requiring users to adjust focus manually.
The lens features a fixed F8.0 aperture, which means it cannot be adjusted for depth of field control.
This specific model is designed for Olympus 4/3 mount cameras.
It includes ND-2X, ND-4X, and Skylight rear-mount filters, lens caps, a lens pouch, and an instruction manual.
The minimum focusing distance for the Rokinon 500M-4/3 lens is 5.6 feet.
The rear filter size is 30.5 mm, and the front filter size is 72mm.