Samyang 500mm f/8

Samyang 500mm F8.0 MC Mirror

Maker	Samyang Optics
Lens mount(s)	T-mount
Technical data
Type	tele, prime, mirror lenses
Focal length	500 mm
Aperture (max/min)	f/ 8.0 fixed
Close focus distance	1.7 m (5.6 ft)
Max. magnification	1:2.7×
Diaphragm blades	na
Construction	7 elements in 6 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilization	No
Macro capable	No
Aperture ring	No
Application	tele
Physical
Max. length	87.7 mm (3.45 in)
Diameter	77 mm (3.0 in)
Weight	330 g (12 oz)
Filter diameter	72 mm or 30.5 mm (rear)
Accessories
Lens hood	na
Angle of view
Diagonal	5°

The Samyang 500mm F8.0 MC Mirror is a supertelephoto lens and is designed for full frame DSLRs.^[1] It is a mirror lens. The lens is made in South Korea by Samyang Optics and marketed under several brand names, including Rokinon and Walimex.

The lens uses manual focus only. As all mirror lenses, it cannot change the aperture. Only available mount is the T-Mount and can be connected to several other mounts via adapter. Currently no hood is available. Filter can be either 72 mm at the front or 30.5 screwed in at the rear side

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  Samyang/Walimex 500mm f/8.0
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  front view, Samyang/Walimex 500mm f/8.0, mirror visible at the lower part
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  Samyang/Walimex 500mm f/8.0, Skylight, ND2 and ND4 30.5 mm filter, part of the delivery
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  rear view, Samyang/Walimex 500mm f/8.0, with adapter to Canon EF mounted
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  rear view, Samyang/Walimex 500mm f/8.0, ND4 filter connected, with adapter to Canon EF mounted

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  Dreischeibenhaus, Germany, with new Logo, taken with Samyang/Walimex 500mm f/8.0
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  Duck, taken with Samyang/Walimex 500mm f/8.0
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  Kö-Bogen trees, Germany, taken with Samyang/Walimex 500mm f/8.0
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  Swan, taken with Samyang/Walimex 500mm f/8.0

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