Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens (Canon EF-Mount)
Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF is a 500mm super tele lens that adopts a catadioptric type optical design with a constant F8 aperture. The lens offers a compact alternative to standard telephoto lenses as more and more photographers are looking for easy-to-carry gear. Keeping in mind active travel photographers that seek outdoor landscapes, wild nature, or birds, the 500mm F8 Reflex MF is designed as a compact and lightweight mirror lens - a type of lens to be rediscovered in this new era of also compact but high-tech mirrorless cameras. The Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF adopts a T-mount standard (pitch 0.75mm, thread 42mm) that allows the lens to be attached to any camera by using mount adapters.
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 Canon EF-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.
Catadioptric design and construction create a smooth and unusual donut-shaped bokeh
The field of view is 4°8' (by frame diagonal) and min. focusing distance is 1.7m. It gives a magnification of 1:2.86 to capture an object with a size of 6x9cm on a full frame. These properties help the photographer avoid shadows or not scare the insect while shooting close-up images
Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF can create images with a super compression effect, showing the background close and enlarged compared to the main object. This effect adds to the image's enchanting atmosphere
Specifications:
Focal Length | 500mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/8 |
Minimum Aperture | f/8 |
Lens Mount | Canon EF |
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 |