Opteka 500mm f/8 Telephoto Mirror Lens for Olympus EVOLT E-520, E-510, E-500, E-420, E-410, E-330, E-300, E-3 & E-1 Digital SLR Camera Review
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47th St. Photo is an excellent vendor. My order shipped quickly and was well packaged. However, the first time I used the lens, when I went to take it off my E-500 something stripped the threads. The T-mount adapter was probably the culprit, it might have had a burr on it. Anyway, the lens threads were ruined. I did not drop the lens or abuse it in anyway. 47th Street photo did not blink an eye. They sent me instructions, I returned the lens and got a replacement and another T-mount adapter right away. Kudos.
The lens itself is average, low-end quality optics, entirely sufficient for ordinary shooting on a limited budget. It has a narrow depth of field because of its fixed aperture so be prepared for some close focusing problems. You will probably need, as I have, to take several photos and vary the focus very slightly with each one in order to get the degree of crispness on your primary subject. I have taken about 30 photos with it thus far and am learning the lens. Don't expect photos you can print in large format right away but I believe, with proper lighting and patience, I will be able to get some excellent photos that I would have been beyond the range of my other lenses. However, keep in mind, you are getting what you pay for. It's a good lens for the price and if you are out in the high Sierras and you drop it, well, you won't be out of pocket for too much.
Like I said, good value for the price.
Opteka 500mm f/8 Telephoto Mirror Lens for Olympus EVOLT E-520, E-510, E-500, E-420, E-410, E-330, E-300, E-3 & E-1 Digital SLR Camera Feature
- Made for Olympus Evolt E-500 E-330 E-300 Digital SLR Cameras,
- High definition optics produce sharper, more intense pictures,
- Incredibly compact and lightweight!
- Olympus 4/3 T-mount Lens Adapter Included!
- Brand New, 10 Year Warranty, Ultra Compact, Built-In Macro,
Opteka 500mm f/8 Telephoto Mirror Lens for Olympus EVOLT E-520, E-510, E-500, E-420, E-410, E-330, E-300, E-3 & E-1 Digital SLR Camera Overview
The Opteka mirror lens is incredibly compact and lightweight. Using an advanced reflex design, this is a mirror lens that is ideally suited for wildlife and sports photography. It has a fixed aperture of f8. It comes complete with a soft pouch and three (3) rear mounted, 30.5mm filters, (ND-2X, ND-4X & Skylight). Opteka mirror lenses incorporates advanced computer designed optics and the latest in multi-coating techniques.รก The process of multi-coating assures virtually flare free photographs even under adverse lighting conditions resulting in crisp high contrast pictures with full color fidelity.
Opteka 500mm f/8 Telephoto Mirror Lens for Olympus EVOLT E-520, E-510, E-500, E-420, E-410, E-330, E-300, E-3 & E-1 Digital SLR Camera Specifications
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TOTALLY DISSATISFIED WITH THE SELLER of this @!!*%# - John M. Obren -
I DONT KNOW HOW this product works because BOTH the adapters for my camera are wrong, and I have yet to use it.
I have complained to the company twice and still have yet
to have this resolved.
I HOPE you CC: this to the company's president, because I am sick and tired of their F***K*** @$#%!!!!!
A reasonable substitute - R. Chan -
This Telephoto Mirror Lens is light and handy, affordable and easy to carry. It fits my Olympus 420 well. I can make the shootings by using Manual or Aperture Prioity modes for exposure and Manual mode for focusing. One disadvantage of this lens is it is difficult to get sharp pictures, even for still objects. The F/8 is preset so the depth of field is very narrow. Besides, mirror lens may not be as sharp as regular lens. In short, it is good if you only need to take 500MM pictures once a while. It is not a good alternatives for those who always take pictures with long telephoto lens, not to say for professionals.
Just what I ordered - D. Reiter - Pueblo, CO
Just what I ordered. Now I have to remember that it requires manual settings rather that through the lense metering.
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