Vivitar VIV-500-6.3 500mm f/6.3 Mirror Lens
- Price: $169.95
- GBP 108.25
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A Camera-Specific T-Mount adapter is required but not included with this item. Please be sure to purchase the T-Mount adapter that fits the camera you will be using.
The Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror Lens is an ultra-telephoto manual focus lens which, due to its mirror design, is extremely compact and lightweight for its focal length. This is achieved by using an advanced reflex design. The drawback to this is that only one fixed aperture is possible, and only in manual focus and manual exposure modes. This lens is ideally suited for outdoor photography. It has a fixed aperture of f/6.3.
This lens uses a T-mount adapter (not included).
- Super Spectra coatings
- Aluminum alloy construction
- Full-time manual focus override
- Focus Preset function allows circular aperture
- Uses T-Mount adapter (not included)
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 500 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/6.3 Minimum: f/6.3 |
| 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 | 6.6' (2.01 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 | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread |
Front: 95 mm Rear: 34 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.8 x 4.7" (9.65 x 11.94 cm) |
| Weight | 1.4 lb (635 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easily interchangeable (4)
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife photos (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Vivitar VIV-500-6.3 500mm f/6.3 Mirror Lens:
Getting ready for winter bird migration. First trip out - had good results right out of the bag.
Manual focus easier than expected.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Lightweight
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Vivitar VIV-500-6.3 500mm f/6.3 Mirror Lens:
I use this lens for wildlife pictures. Focusing may not be easy but you get used to manual. You can use this lens only if there is good light.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
- Blurry Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Vivitar VIV-500-6.3 500mm f/6.3 Mirror Lens:
not good
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Vivitar VIV-500-6.3 500mm f/6.3 Mirror Lens:
Using lens for distant birds, wildlife scenery
good lens not to heavy
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Vivitar VIV-500-6.3 500mm f/6.3 Mirror Lens:
As a yearbook class we use 70-300mm lenses for all of our sport photos but found they were too short for some sports. As the adviser I needed to find a longer lens but was unable due to cost. I could have purchased teleconverters but opted to try this instead. For night-time football games it is too slow but we have had great success with daytime football, baseball and soccer games. Once the kids get the hang of having to focus they are excited about the shots they can take with this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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