Rokinon

Rokinon ED500M+2X+T2-MX 500/1000mm Lens Sony Alpha Mount

Name: Rokinon ED500M+2X+T2-MX 500/1000mm Lens Sony Alpha Mount
Brand: Rokinon
SKU: ED500M+2X+T2-MX

Capture Distant Subjects with the Rokinon 500/1000mm Mirror Lens The Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror Lens is a lightweight telephoto lens ideal for capturing nature, wildlife, and sports photography. With the included 2x teleconverter, you can extend the focal length to 1000mm, bringing distant subjec...

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Overview

Capture Distant Subjects with the Rokinon 500/1000mm Mirror Lens

The Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror Lens is a lightweight telephoto lens ideal for capturing nature, wildlife, and sports photography. With the included 2x teleconverter, you can extend the focal length to 1000mm, bringing distant subjects into sharp focus.

Specifications:

Focal Length: 500mm (1000mm with 2x Teleconverter)
Aperture: f/6.3
Mount: Sony Alpha Mount
Weight: 25 oz
Includes: Lens caps, lens case, 2x Teleconverter lens

Specifications

Brand

Rokinon

Focal Length

500mm

Extended Focal Length (with 2X Teleconverter)

1000mm

Mount Type

Sony Alpha Mount

Included Accessory

2X Teleconverter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focal length of this Rokinon lens?

The Rokinon ED500M+2X+T2-MX lens has a focal length of 500mm, which extends to 1000mm when used with the included 2X teleconverter.

Which camera mounts is this lens compatible with?

This Rokinon lens is designed for Sony Alpha Mount cameras.

Is this lens suitable for low-light photography?

With a fixed aperture of f/8 at 500mm, this lens may require bright conditions or higher ISO settings, making it less ideal for very low-light scenarios.

Does this lens feature autofocus?

The product title and features do not specify autofocus capability, suggesting it is a manual focus lens.

What is the purpose of the included 2X teleconverter?

The 2X teleconverter doubles the effective focal length of the lens, turning the 500mm into a 1000mm lens for even greater reach.

Can this lens be used for general everyday photography?

This lens's extreme telephoto focal length makes it specialized for distant subjects like wildlife or astronomy, and less suited for general-purpose photography.

Does this lens have image stabilization?

The product features do not indicate that this lens includes image stabilization.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Offers a powerful 500mm focal length, extendable to 1000mm with the included 2X teleconverter, for significant magnification.
Designed with Sony Alpha Mount compatibility, allowing direct attachment to a range of Sony Alpha cameras.
The inclusion of a 2X teleconverter effectively doubles the lens's focal length, enhancing its versatility for distant subjects.
Provides a fixed f/8 aperture at 500mm, which can lead to consistent exposure settings.
This lens and teleconverter combination is suitable for astrophotography, wildlife, and distant sports photography due to its reach.

👎 Cons

The fixed f/8 aperture on the 500mm lens, and even darker with the 2X teleconverter, means it requires very bright conditions or high ISO settings.
Manual focus operation is typically necessary with this type of lens, which can be challenging for fast-moving subjects.
The 500mm/1000mm focal length is extremely telephoto, making it less versatile for general photography and requiring careful stabilization.
Without image stabilization, achieving sharp images at such long focal lengths can be difficult, especially handheld.
The overall brightness and clarity of the image might be reduced when using the 2X teleconverter due to the additional glass elements.