Phoenix Zoom Super Telephoto 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required)
- Price: $269.00
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This Item Requires the Use of a T-Mount Adapter Specific to the Camera
This extreme zoom lens is the economical way to do extreme telephoto photography, up to 1300mm. The lens features a 650-1300mm zoom range, and has only one effective aperture at any focal length, which is variable from f/8 at 650mm to f/16 at 1300mm.
Note! This lens features a T-mount, and requires an appropriate T-mount camera adapter for your specific camera model
- Incredible zoom range
- Multi-coated elements for reduced flare and increased light transmission
- Tripod mount
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 650 - 1300 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/8 Minimum: f/16 |
| Camera Mount Type | T-mount (T-thread) |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Angle of View | 3.8° - 2° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 16.08' (4.9 m) |
| Magnification | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Groups/Elements | 5/8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | No |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 95 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 4.1 x 23.3" (10.41 x 59.18 cm) |
| Weight | 4.41 lb (2.0 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 17 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
87%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Strong construction (10)
- Durable (9)
- Rugged (6)
- Consistent output (5)
- Easily interchangeable (5)
Cons
- Heavy (12)
- Poor in low light (4)
Best Uses
- Wildlife photos (9)
- Night photography (5)
- Wildlife (5)
- Landscape/scenery (4)
- Landscape photography (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (5), Semi-professional (4), Photo enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
Nice TelePhoto for the $$. Hard To Beat!
Mostly used for wildlife and outdoors. I have gotten excellent results with this lense and photos of the moon on my F4, F100 & D70, I usually use around 1/500 fro a shu...Read complete review
Mostly used for wildlife and outdoors. I have gotten excellent results with this lense and photos of the moon on my F4, F100 & D70, I usually use around 1/500 fro a shutter as the lense is fixed a F8 at 600mm. Beyond this focal length I find the lense suffers from a color cast of the multicoating on the lense. Very narrow depth of field at 600mm. I photographed some snowmobile races a few years ago and got incredible shots over a 1/2 mile away with the sleds going off jumps and the likes. Skiiers on the upper part of Killington come alive and are HUGE. This is one serious close up lense for the $$
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Most Liked Negative Review
great for learning
This lens is great for learning different fstops and shutterspeeds at different mm. I have had alot of fun with it, but it is so heavy, haven't been able to take any seriously amazing...Read complete review
This lens is great for learning different fstops and shutterspeeds at different mm. I have had alot of fun with it, but it is so heavy, haven't been able to take any seriously amazing pictures yet. You just focus it like a telescope!
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 17 customers
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Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
LENS IS HEAVY, BUT I USE A WEIGHT IN A SMALL CANVAS BAG SLUNG OVER THE FRONT PART OF LENS. MAY NOT LOOK PRETTY, BUT MAKES LOCKING ON TO FOCUS EASY. REMOTE RELEASE A MUST.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
This lens is so great because it has help me to reach out and bring in some great photos. I really enjoy the way it focases in manual but it was very easy and produce fantastic photos.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Nice Bokeh
- Noticeable colored edges
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
The focus ring range is too small - feels like it was initially designed for an autofocus lens.
Other than that, I have no objections.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great value
Cons
- Tough To Attach
Best Uses
- Night Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
Great for shooting the moon,stationary wild life.
Not for shooting motion (sports)
You need a tripod to use this lens
Great value for the money
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cost
Cons
- Heavy
- Poor in Low Light
- Very difficault to focus
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
I was able to get a few photos of some bald eagles but nothing that I would print, very poor quality lens. I loved the zoom range. Great for amature photographers or someone that wouldn't want to print a photo maybe just post online. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Does the job very well
Cons
- Heavy
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
I've used this to catch blacktail deer while in the rut. takes great images
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Poor in Low Light
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
I use this lens for almost all of my wildlife photography. I use it with a very sturdy tripod and have had excellent results!
It's better when lighting is better.... images look too dark on cloudy days, of course.
But all, in all, I highly recommend it to wildlife photographers!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Good value
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Manual focus only
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
this lens is great for the price. Manual focus and manual exposure is required but for the price it is worth it.
Pros
- Durable
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
I bought this lens to use for birds that are sitting/standing quietly 500 to 1000 feet away, such as shorebirds, or birds on water, and that's what it's suited for. This lens has much better depth of field than I expected, but with such an extreme telephoto, depth of field is always a problem. There is a definite learning curve. Best procedure is to take multiple shots, focusing between each and choosing the best. I have been able to get crisp shots of dragonflies 15 feet away at the 1300mm end of its range. The hand focusing is actually a plus, because if you were to put this on auto focus, most cameras would just seek obsessively. I haven't noticed any fringing so far. The focus is smooth and fine-tuned. It is surprisingly easy to focus. The zoom is pretty stiff. For the money, it's a real steal.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
I bought this lens to have a super-telephoto option. I wasn't expecting "top quality", but this "lens"... -if you can call it that- ... is ABSOLUTLEY HORRIBLE!!!The construction is as bad as a piece of junk can be! Optical quality is ZERO! The "zoom" operation is a joke!THIS IS A COMPLETE JUNK!!!Eventually, I've got a 2X teleconverter for my new Sigma 50-500mm OS, plus I can also put on an extra 1.4X teleconverter if I want to go "extreme", and still get MUCH-MUCH better results than with this ABSOLUTE JOKE OF A "LENS"![...] STAY THE HECK AWAY FROM THIS JUNK!!!
Pros
- Durable
- Fun Cheap
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Blurry Focus
- Heavy
- Tough To Attach
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
This lens is great for learning different fstops and shutterspeeds at different mm. I have had alot of fun with it, but it is so heavy, haven't been able to take any seriously amazing pictures yet. You just focus it like a telescope!
Pros
- Durable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
I found it very interesting. The only drawback is the weight. Very good for bird photography, especially in around a waterbody.
Pros
- Durable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
Mostly used for wildlife and outdoors. I have gotten excellent results with this lense and photos of the moon on my F4, F100 & D70, I usually use around 1/500 fro a shutter as the lense is fixed a F8 at 600mm. Beyond this focal length I find the lense suffers from a color cast of the multicoating on the lense. Very narrow depth of field at 600mm. I photographed some snowmobile races a few years ago and got incredible shots over a 1/2 mile away with the sleds going off jumps and the likes. Skiiers on the upper part of Killington come alive and are HUGE. This is one serious close up lense for the $$
- Recommended:
- A tripod or rigid support while using!
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landscape Photography
- Night Photography
- Wildlife
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
I bought this product to give a try. Exactly what I was expected. I'm using it with my Sony Alpha200.
This is a great product. You can picture the moon and get a nice details.
Pros
- cheap
- Nice 650 - 1300
Cons
- Difficult to focus
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
Used this with a EOS 5d mkII without any problems.
The lence has a narrow dept of field.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landscape Photography
- Upgrade
- Wildlife
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
using the product for telephoto, birding shots
capable of extreme close-ups, great detail
diffinately need a tripod for razor crisp shots
wish it was auto, but handles well as a manual lens, well pleased with it
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens (T-Mount Required):
TAKE PICTURES OF MY GRANT KIDS PLAYING SOCCER AT
DISTANCE AND COME OUT PERFECT.
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What's in the Box
- Screw-in Lens Hood
- Front & Rear Lens Caps
- Soft Case with Strap
- 6-Year Warranty
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