Description
Tokina SZ 500mm f/8.0 Reflex Overview
By Photo’s Jorge Rojas
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
In the Box
- Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens (T-Mount)
- Lens Cap
- Lens Hood
- Mount Adapter
Not in the Box
- Essential Monopods (Not Included)
Tokina SZ 500mm f/8.0 Reflex Specs
| Focal Length | 500mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/8 |
| Lens Mount | T-Mount |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 4.8 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 5.6′ / 1.7m |
| 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 ( x L) | 2.9 x 3.5″ / 74 x 89mm |
| Weight | 10.9oz / 310g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.37 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.3 x 4.6 x 4.5″ |
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