Samyang
Samyang 22696 MF 500mm F8.0 Mirror Lens
Capture Distant Subjects with Clarity and Precision The Samyang MF 500mm F8.0 Mirror Lens is a compact and lightweight telephoto lens designed for DSLR and CSC cameras. Its unique mirror lens technology allows for a long focal length in a small form factor, making it ideal for wildlife, astronom...
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Overview
Capture Distant Subjects with Clarity and Precision
The Samyang MF 500mm F8.0 Mirror Lens is a compact and lightweight telephoto lens designed for DSLR and CSC cameras. Its unique mirror lens technology allows for a long focal length in a small form factor, making it ideal for wildlife, astronomy, and sports photography. Manual focus provides precise control over your images.
Specifications:
- Focal Length: 500mm
- Aperture: Fixed f/8.0
- Focus: Manual Focus
- Mount: M42
- Filter Diameter (Front): 72mm
- Macro Capability: 1:4.3 to 1:2.87
- Minimum Focus Distance: 1.72 meters
- Included Filters: Skylight, ND 2x, ND 4x (30.5mm)
Key Features
Samyang 500mm F8 Mirror Tele Lens & T2 Adapter for M42 - Mirror Lens with T2 Port and Adapter for M42 Camera with Manual Focus - Includes 3 Filters
Suitable for: cameras with M42 mount connection.
High quality compact mirrorTelephoto lens – 500mm focal length at full format. Durable construction, intricately made. Thanks to mirror lens technology, less than 9 cm in length.
Distinctive images and unique bokeh – The design creates images with extremely low aberration. In the Bokeh, highlight lights always make small rings.
Box contents: 1x Samyang 500mm F8.0 Lens 1x Neutral Density Filter 2x 1x 4x Neutral Density Filter 1x Skylight Filter 1x Storage Bag 2x Lens Caps 1x Kipon T2 Adapter for M42 Mount
Specifications
Focal Length
500mm
Aperture
F8.0
Lens Type
Mirror Tele Lens
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Mount Compatibility
M42 mount connection (with T2 adapter)
Length
Less than 9 cm
Included Accessories
3x Neutral Density Filter, 1x Skylight Filter, 1x Storage Bag, 2x Lens Caps, 1x Kipon T2 Adapter for M42 Mount
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Achieves a substantial 500mm focal length, ideal for distant subjects such as wildlife or astrophotography.
- Features a compact mirror lens design, making the Samyang 500mm F8.0 less than 9 cm in length for portability.
- Designed to produce images with extremely low aberration, contributing to clearer and sharper photographic results.
- Includes three neutral density filters and a skylight filter in the box, providing immediate creative and practical shooting options.
- Comes with a T2 adapter for M42 mount cameras, ensuring compatibility with a specific range of camera systems.
👎 Cons
- The F8.0 aperture is fixed, which can be limiting in low-light conditions and offers less control over depth of field.
- As a mirror lens, it produces distinctive ring-shaped bokeh, which may not be desirable for all photographic styles.
- Requires manual focus, which demands more precision and time from the photographer compared to autofocus lenses.
- The lens is specifically designed for M42 mount connections, limiting its direct compatibility with other camera systems without additional adapters.
- The included filters are specific, potentially requiring further purchases for different photographic needs or effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focal length of the Samyang 500mm F8.0 Mirror Lens?
The lens has a fixed focal length of 500mm, making it suitable for telephoto applications.
Is this lens compatible with all camera brands?
The lens is designed with a T2 port and includes an adapter specifically for M42 mount cameras. Compatibility with other camera brands would require additional adapters.
Does this lens feature autofocus?
No, the Samyang 500mm F8.0 Mirror Lens is a manual focus lens, requiring the user to adjust focus manually.
What unique image characteristic does this mirror lens produce?
The mirror lens design creates images with unique ring-shaped bokeh in highlight areas.
What accessories are included with the Samyang 500mm F8.0 lens?
The box contents include the lens itself, three Neutral Density filters, one Skylight filter, a storage bag, two lens caps, and a Kipon T2 Adapter for M42 Mount.
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