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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°
EAN: 4961607264027

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
2.9 x 3.5" / 74 x 89 mm (Diameter x Length)
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

Unexpected Macro goodness

By Steven
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-05

I got it because it was a lightweight 500mm lens. It's a fun lens for getting closeup shots when your not close. It's a slow lens at f/8, but I knew that and expected to have to use a tripod. I can't wait to try it in more of a distance area.

Tokina SZ 500mm /8 (Nikon F-mount)

By David
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-19

I purchased this lens for lunar and solar photography. The lens has unusual characteristics, discussed in other reviews, and not covered here. With a goal of focus at infinity and a flat plane it was relatively easy to test the lens. The test was to shoot some photos of the Moon which was ~67% illuminated making it a good target. I was able to use manual focus and the focusing dot on my Nikon D750 viewfinder to get best focus. I also used Live View to test focus. For Live View, I zoomed in until the Moon filled the back screen and then used a loupe to view the image. In both the viewfinder and Live View it was pretty obvious when best focus was attained. The camera was mounted on a sturdy tripod and I used 3-second shutter delay and a remote trigger. One set of images was taken with Mirror-Up and a 10 second delay. Shutter speed was 1/125th second, ISO 800, and aperture was, of course, f/8. None of the images exhibit anything remotely useable as a Moon photo. Poor contrast, soft focus, and fuzzy edges resulted in unacceptable image quality. For comparison, I also shot images with various lenses (Nikon AIS 180mm /2.8 manual focus, Nikon AIS 80-200mm /4 manual focus, and Nikon AF-P 70-300mm /4.5-5.6). All of these images were shot at 1/125th second, f/8 and ISO 400 with a sturdy tripod and 3-second shutter delay. All of these lenses vastly outperformed the Tokina. On the other hand, the Tokina lens is inexpensive, light, and small. Those count for something. I returned the Tokina to B&H and ordered the Nikon 200-500mm lens. Score: 2 stars.

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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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