Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Telephoto Lens for T-mount
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Just what I wanted
This is just what I wanted for a Canon APS-C digital and a Canon full frame film camera. On the smaller sensor, the effective magnification is 800mm, so it is not practical for handheld action, but I don't do that anyway. If I did, I would want a shorter lens for faster speeds. The photo attached was taken from the porch on a tripod from about 40 meters, ISO 400, F8 (wide open) on AV setting, cable release on Canon 650D. The image was cropped ver... Show More
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Decent lens for the money
I'm not writing a bad review, just trying to be realistic. for what you get for the price, this thing is excellent. the optics work pretty well, but I'm planning on using this for astro-photography and here's the shortcomings. it has quite a bit of chomatic abberation, MTF is acceptable,but not great, and shots of the moon/sun look decent. Also, the focus register seems to be useless, but perhaps the back focal distance on my T-mount adapter is w... Show More
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Love this lens
Considering the cost this lens is great. If you are comfortable with manual focus and metering this lens is for you. I have managed some really sweet nature shots with this lens on my Canon T5i. If you cannot afford the thousands for a Canon lens try this beauty.
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good lens to learn on
I have taken some great pictures of the moon . I like it because it slows me down and take my time to get it just right. I suggest you put the camera in manual before you start taking picture with this lens.
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Good extreme telephoto for the money.
Not made for professional results. But if you want extreme telephoto capability for a low price, then this is a good choice for its focal length. Add a solar filter and I'm ready for the eclipse.
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good lense for the prie
this is a case of you get what you pay for. it is a nice long distance lense with little room for error. it serves a purpose, i have nothing bad to say about it.
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Nice lens for a perfect price.
This is a basic lens for amateur use but a good start to define if telephoto is your shooting.
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