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Rokinon ED500M-B-4/3 500mm f/6.3 Mirror Lens - Olympus 4/3

4.5 (4 reviews)
f/6.3

Capture Distant Subjects with Clarity and Precision The Rokinon ED500M-B-4/3 500mm F6.3 Mirror Lens is a high-quality lens designed for Olympus 4/3 mount cameras. This lens combines reflex and refraction optics to deliver sharp images with minimal color aberration. Its fast F6.3 aperture allows f...

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Overview

Capture Distant Subjects with Clarity and Precision

The Rokinon ED500M-B-4/3 500mm F6.3 Mirror Lens is a high-quality lens designed for Olympus 4/3 mount cameras. This lens combines reflex and refraction optics to deliver sharp images with minimal color aberration. Its fast F6.3 aperture allows for brighter images, making it ideal for capturing distant subjects.

Specifications:

  • Focal Length: 500mm
  • Aperture: F6.3
  • Mount: Olympus 4/3
  • Optics: Mirror Lens with ED Elements
  • Color: Black

Key Features

500 mm lens with a F6.3 fixed aperture

7 elements in 6 groups

Filter size 95mm

minimum focusing distance 6 ft

Includes lens caps, lens case, and 1 year Rokinon warranty

Specifications

Focal Length
500mm
Aperture
f/6.3 (fixed)
Lens Type
Mirror Lens
Optical Construction
7 elements in 6 groups
Filter Size
95mm
Minimum Focusing Distance
6 ft
Mount Compatibility
Olympus 4/3
Warranty
1 year Rokinon warranty

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers a powerful 500mm focal length, enabling significant reach for distant subjects in sports, wildlife, or astronomical photography
  • Features a fixed f/6.3 aperture, providing a consistent exposure value across its telephoto range for predictable results
  • Constructed with 7 elements in 6 groups, indicating a thoughtful optical design for image quality within its mirror lens category
  • Includes a 95mm filter size, allowing for the use of various filters to enhance images in different lighting conditions
  • Comes with lens caps, a protective lens case, and a 1-year Rokinon warranty for peace of mind and protection

👎 Cons

  • The fixed f/6.3 aperture, while consistent, is relatively slow, limiting its performance in low-light conditions
  • As a mirror lens, it produces characteristic doughnut-shaped bokeh, which may not be desirable for all types of photography
  • Manual focus only, requiring precise adjustments from the photographer, which can be challenging with such a long focal length
  • The minimum focusing distance of 6 ft, while enabling some close-ups, might be restrictive for very near subjects
  • Specifically designed for Olympus 4/3 mounts, limiting its compatibility with other camera systems without adapters

Frequently Asked Questions

The Rokinon ED500M-B-4/3 is a 500mm super telephoto lens, designed for capturing distant subjects.
This lens features a fixed aperture of f/6.3, providing consistent exposure for your shots.
No, as a mirror lens, the Rokinon ED500M-B-4/3 is a manual focus lens, requiring the user to adjust focus manually.
This specific model is designed for Olympus 4/3 mounts, ensuring direct compatibility with cameras using this system.
The lens includes lens caps, a protective lens case, and is backed by a 1-year Rokinon warranty.