NIkon 500mm f/8 Reflex 

 PDF Print E-mail
Lenses Nikon
User rating
out of 5
Editor's rating
out of 5
Reviewed by:

View details
Read editor review
image
Lens Summary
image

Overview

Powerful catadioptric (mirror reflex) lens with long Focal length in a short barrel and with an aperture of f8.

  • 5 filters supplied: L37C, 056, A2, B2 and ND4
  • 5 degrees picture angle
  • Fixed aperture of f/8
  • Tripod socket is provided
  • A filter should always be mounted.

Lens Specifications

Generic Lens Specifications
Lens Type: Prime
IS / VR / OS: None
Min Focal Length (mm): 500
Max Focal Length (mm): 500
Number of Elements: 6
Element Groups: 6
Max Aperture: 8
Closest Focus Distance (m): 5
Filter Type: Drop In
Filter Diameter (mm): 39
Diameter at widest (mm): 89
Lens Length (mm): 109
Weight (g): 840

Details


Lens Construction: Elements / Groups
6 / 6 
Closest Marked Focusing Distance [m]
5 
Filter Attachment Size [mm]
39 
Dimensions: Dia x Length (extension from lens mount), [mm]
89 x 109 
Weight [g]
840

Price Tracking

Field of View of this lens

Visualise the Field of View of this lens

Help and Feedback on the FOV tool here

User Lens Reviews

Average user rating from: 1 user(s)

Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
 

Add new review


3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

NIkon 500mm f/8 Reflex, Saturday, 12 April 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I'll never sell this lens away.
The photos i got from this lens are excellent and very sharp.
too bad i didn't get the micro version one,i'ld prefer that one because this one needs a minimum focus of 4 Meters.
Very recommended!Cheers!
Why should you care what I think?
My relationship with this item: I own it
Where did you buy this item?: Camera Shop
Price paid: 250
When did you buy this item?: 2007
Conclusions at a glance
Would you recommend this Item: Yes
Pros: Very Sharp,Excellent Built Quality,Not Heavy,Macho Looking
Cons: not able to use under low light unless we use D300 or D3 with high ISO such as ISO 3200
Was this review helpful to you? yes     no


 
< Prev   Next >
[ Back ]
Lens not Found

Most Popular...


News | Forum | Lens Reviews | Teleconverter Reviews | About Us | Contact Us | Glossary | How To
Lens News | Lens List | © 2008 Lens-reviews.com