Bower 500mm f/8.0 Manual Focus Telephoto T-Mount Lens
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Remember the Essentials
Requires Camera-Specific T-Mount.
The Bower 500mm f/8.0 Manual Focus Lens is a catadioptric mirror T-mount lens, precision manufactured in South Korea.
When combined with the T-mount to fit your camera system, this mirror lens mounts to camera and works on both "full frame" cameras as well as the "APS-C" style digital SLR cameras. T-Mounts are available for all the digital SLR systems, as well as for C-mount systems. However, in every case the fixed f/8 aperture is not communicated to the camera body. As such, you can use the lens in "M" manual exposure mode or "A" aperture-priority mode only.
Despite this lens' long 500mm focal length, it has a compact 3 x 3.5" size and weighs under 1 pound, making it a bit easier to handle than normal 500mm refractor lenses (it should be used with a tripod or monopod in any case). It also has a much different rendering of out of focus areas than a normal lens; highlights will be doughnut-shaped rings with more saturation and contrast on the edge of the ring than on the center.
This lens is an ideal candidate for astrophotography use when mounted to a Vixen GP2 Photo Guider (or other motorized equatorial telescope mount).
- Fixed-aperture 500mm f/8 mirror lens in T-mount
- Multicoated optics
- Distinct out-of-focus highlight characterization
- Excellent close focusing capacity
- Accepts 30.5mm filters at rear of lens barrel
- Made in South Korea
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 500 mm |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/8 |
| Camera Mount Type | T-mount (T-thread) |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Angle of View | 5° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 5.7' (1.74 m) |
| Magnification | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Groups/Elements | 6/7 |
| Diaphragm Blades | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | Rear: 30.5 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.03 x 3.44" (7.70 x 8.74 cm) |
| Weight | 11.64 oz (330 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife photos (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Bower 500mm f/8.0 Manual Focus Telephoto T-Mount Lens:
Great product, enjoying it on my camera and taking awesome photos Thanks a million.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Bower 500mm f/8.0 Manual Focus Telephoto T-Mount Lens:
Easy focus, Clear look at the target,
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Bower 500mm f/8.0 Manual Focus Telephoto T-Mount Lens:
I just tested this new baby out, it's super light for a tele lens. I've already get info from internet about pro-cons of mirror lens and they are true, so it doesn't surprise me about the slightly less contras, doughnut bokeh - which is for me is a plus/uniqueness.
it's manual, fix mm, fix F, cheap, T-mount needed.
it's a good value for money
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What's in the Box
- Front and Rear Lens Caps
- Carry Pouch
- 30.5 mm Filter Set: Skylight, ND-2X, ND4X
- Instruction Booklet
- 1-Year Warranty
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