Offering a compact alternative to standard telephoto lenses, the SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens from Tokina is a 500mm catadioptric optical-design super-telephoto lens with a fixed f/8 aperture. With its lightweight and compact design, it fits easily inside a pocket or small bag and is suitable for travel, wildlife, and outdoor photography. This lens features a universal T-mount, and this configuration includes an adapter for Sony E Mount cameras.
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Key Features
- Sony E Mount / Full Frame Format
- Fixed Aperture: f/8
- Catadioptric Telephoto Lens
- Manual Focus
Offering a compact alternative to standard telephoto lenses, the SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens from Tokina is a 500mm catadioptric optical-design super-telephoto lens with a fixed f/8 aperture. With its lightweight and compact design, it fits easily inside a pocket or small bag and is suitable for travel, wildlife, and outdoor photography. This lens features a universal T-mount, and this configuration includes an adapter for Sony E Mount cameras.
Tokina SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex Overview
By B&H Photo's
Manual focus, catadioptric optical design telephoto lens with a fixed f/8 aperture that is compatible with select camera focus peaking systems and in-body multi-axis advanced image stabilization systems.
Multi-layer antireflection coating for efficient light intake and reduced flare, plus high-reflectivity silvered coating and a protective antioxidant layer on the back side of mirrored surfaces for long performance life.
With a field of view of 4.8° and 1:2.86 reproduction ratio can capture small objects, while the 500mm focal length reduces the possibility of casting a shadow on the subject.
Catadioptric design and construction creates a smooth and unusual donut-shaped bokeh.
Wide focus ring provides a smooth rotation range of 270°.
Tokina SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex Specs
Focal Length | 500mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/8 |
Minimum Aperture | f/8 |
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 4.8° |
Minimum Focus Distance | 5.6' / 1.7 m |
Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:2.86 |
Optical Design | 7 Elements in 7 Groups |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Image Stabilization | No |
Filter Size | 72 mm (Front) 30.5 mm (Rear) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.9 x 3.5" / 74 x 89 mm |
Weight | 10.9 oz / 310 g |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 1.59 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.9 x 4.6 x 4.5" |
Tokina SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex Reviews
Best Reflex Yet
By Jim
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-27
I have tried several of these (four, as I recall) through the years. They are not sharp, and difficult to focus properly. This 500mm from Tokina seems to have fixed most of those problems, though it will certainly not compare or challenge even a modes 500mm traditional lens. With my Nikon Z9 and focus peaking, it serves as a nice, quick backup to my longer zoom lens when the size of a traditional lens is inconvenient.
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SZ 500mm is a universal mount, means it can be ...
SZ 500mm is a universal mount, means it can be used on Canon 7D Mark ii?
No, Tokina SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens does not have a universal mount. Tokina prefixed the mount adaptor to the lens and removing it will void the manufacture warranty. The BH #TOSZMF500FE is dedicated to mirrorless cameras which comes on 4 different mounts. (Sony-E, Fuji-X, Micro four third and Nikon Z mount)
Tokina also design this lens for DSLR cameras. You can use the option below directly on your Canon EF mount DSLRS.
Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens (Canon EF-Mount)
BH #TOSZMF500C • MFR #SZMF500-C
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1687815-REG/tokina_szmf500_c_sz_500mm_f_8_reflex.html?sts=pi&pim=Y
Date published: 2022-06-10
Does this fit directly on Olympus OMD EM1 mark ...
Does this fit directly on Olympus OMD EM1 mark III or is a mount required (which if required)?
The Tokina SZ 500mm F8 Reflex MF Lens (Micro Four Thirds) will mount directly on the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Mirrorless Camera without an adapter.
Date published: 2022-03-10
What difference between Tokina SZX and SZ series? ...
What difference between Tokina SZX and SZ series? Many thanks.
Currently the only difference is the SZ is 500mm and the SZX is 400mm. This may change if more lenses are added.
Date published: 2022-03-10
Would this lens work with the Nikon Z ...
Would this lens work with the Nikon
Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0x?
Unfortunately Tokina lenses are not compatible with Nikon teleconverters.
Date published: 2022-04-28