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Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens (T-Mount)

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Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens (T-Mount)
Key Features
  • T-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 in this configuration includes an adapter for T-mount cameras.
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Tokina SZ 500mm f/8.0 Reflex Overview

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 in this configuration includes an adapter for T-mount cameras.

Manual focus, catadioptric optical design telephoto lens with fixed f/8 aperture, compatible with select camera focus peaking systems and in-body multi-axis advanced image stabilization systems.
Multilayer anti-reflection 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.
The field of view is 4.8° and the minimum focusing distance is 1.7 meters. It gives magnification 1:2.86. These properties help the photographer avoid shadows while shooting close up images, and open up creative macro possibilities.
Catadioptric design and construction creates a smooth and unusual donut-shaped bokeh
Wide focus ring provides smooth rotation range of 270°

Tokina SZ 500mm f/8.0 Reflex Specs

Focal Length
500mm
Aperture
Fixed: f/8
Lens Mount
T-Mount
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
4.8°
Minimum Focus Distance
5.6' / 1.7 m
Magnification
1:2.86 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.35x Magnification
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: 2.9 x L: 3.5" / ø: 74 x L: 89 mm
Weight
10.9 oz / 310 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.37 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.3 x 4.6 x 4.5"

Tokina SZ 500mm f/8.0 Reflex Reviews

A great return on money spent

By Thomas
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2024-12-30

I wanted something light weight with some power. I was able to carry this on a full frame EOS without feeling that I was carrying a boat anchor. It is a bit tricky to use with the manual focus and fixed aperature, but once you get the hang of it and hold it ..... really really still, you can get some great shots with it. Did I know it would be a bit softer than my L series 300mm..... yes, but they were sharp enough to make me happy. A bit of post processing and the shots that were in focus, lol, were great!! I need to work with it more, but I like it. Also, good build quality as well.

The little 500 SZ that could!!

By Hans
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-11

Years ago I had a Sigma 600mm f8 in the camo green color with a canon T70 and found it a bit large and wieldy. This version is super light and about half the size if not smaller and takes a bit of practice to get the best out of it. Tripod important and I also use a minimum of a 2 second timer on the shutter to ensure no movement when pressing for the picture. Using a Canon EOS T6s APS-C so actually getting about 800mm in 35mm format conversion. Also found that the sharpness is better without a UV or similar filter on the front. Possibly a more expensive filter would not degrade the result however I keep the filter on for protection and take it off for shooting. It helps to have the back display screen used to help focus the image and when you enlarge the image you can much easier set the proper focus as the long telephoto is inherintly sensitive. It's taken a bit of time to get used to using a mirror lens again and I'm looking forward to many more good shots. Some recent outings catching the moon at near full have created some excellent results. . Cheers all!!

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Is there a t adapter for z mount?

Is there a t adapter for z mount?
Asked by: Fred
FotodioX Lens Adapter Astro Edition for T-Mount Wide Field Telescopes to Nikon Z-Mount Cameras BH #FOT48NKZ • MFR #T48-NKZ is a good adapter for this.
Answered by: Jessica G
Date published: 2022-02-18

Is the back focal length of the t-mount version ...

Is the back focal length of the t-mount version 55mm? And what's the thread size?
Asked by: Jun
The Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens (T-Mount) is a 500mm lens (focal length). The lens has a front filter thread of 72mm and a back filter thread of 30.5mm.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-06-23

It is possible to use extension tube with this ...

It is possible to use extension tube with this lens ??
Asked by: zzzetienne
Yes the Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens can be used with extension tubes to decrease the minimum focus distance.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2022-07-19

Does Nikon Focus Peaking work with this lens? ...

Does Nikon Focus Peaking work with this lens? Thank you.
Asked by: Hoan
Yes, focus peaking is a property of the camera so this Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens (Nikon F-Mount) BH #TOSZMF500N will work.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2022-05-06

Can the Canon Extender EF 2X Ill be used on the ...

Can the Canon Extender EF 2X Ill be used on the Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens (Canon EF-Mount)?
Asked by: Justin
No. Not designed to work with the following lens. I would highly suggest a 1.4x to avoid artifacts. Kenko TELEPLUS HD pro 1.4x DGX Teleconverter for Canon EF BH #KETPHDPRO14C • MFR #K-TPHDPRO1.4-C https://bhpho.to/3yiklr9
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-10-06

Is there a teleconverter for the Nikon F mount ...

Is there a teleconverter for the Nikon F mount that I could use?
Asked by: Mike
There is not. We are not aware of a teleconverter for the Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens (Nikon F-Mount).
Answered by: Gary L
Date published: 2024-12-08

Will it fit Nikon d850?

Will it fit Nikon d850?
Asked by: Ken
Yes, the Nikon D850 does fit the Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens (Nikon F-Mount).
Answered by: Idris A
Date published: 2026-04-27

Can the Canon Extender EF 1.4X Ill be used on the ...

Can the Canon Extender EF 1.4X Ill be used on the Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens (Canon EF-Mount)?
Asked by: Robert
Unfortunately Canon Extender EF 1.4X Ill is not compatible with Tokina lenses.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2022-04-04
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