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Bower 800mm f/8 Manual Focus Telephoto T-Mount Lens

BH #BO8008K • MFR #SLY8008
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Bower 800mm f/8 Manual Focus Telephoto T-Mount Lens
Key Features
  • Mirror Lens
  • Just 4.4" Wide & 5.2" Long
  • Accepts 105mm or 30.5mm Filters
  • Requires Camera-Specific T-Mount
The Bower 800mm f/8 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 or for nearly any film camera.  However, in every case the fixed f/8.0 aperture is not communicated to the camera body.  As such, you can use the camera in the "M" manual exposure mode or the "A" aperture-priority mode (if your camera is so equipped).

This lens, at 4.4 x 5.2" and just over 2 pounds, has a broad diameter and stocky build.  It is a bit easier to handle than a normal 800mm refractor lens, but it is still a super-telephoto in any case (you should use a tripod/monopod in any case for best results).  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).

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Bower SLY8008 Overview

The Bower 800mm f/8 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 or for nearly any film camera.  However, in every case the fixed f/8.0 aperture is not communicated to the camera body.  As such, you can use the camera in the "M" manual exposure mode or the "A" aperture-priority mode (if your camera is so equipped).

This lens, at 4.4 x 5.2" and just over 2 pounds, has a broad diameter and stocky build.  It is a bit easier to handle than a normal 800mm refractor lens, but it is still a super-telephoto in any case (you should use a tripod/monopod in any case for best results).  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 800mm f/8.0 mirror lens in T-mount
Multicoated optics
Distinct out-of-focus highlight characterization
White lens barrel helps prevent heat retention
Accepts small, less-costly 30.5mm filters upon rear of barrel (also accepts 105mm filters)
Made in South Korea

Bower SLY8008 Specs

Angle of View
Optical Design
8 Elements in 8 Groups
Dimensions
4.37 x 5.67" / 11.1 x 14.4 cm (Diameter x Length)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.55 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.2 x 5.7 x 5.7"

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