Opteka High Definition 500mm f/8 Preset Telephoto Lens for Minolta MD Film SLR Cameras

by Opteka

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 2.8 x 2 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0007SVHMA
• Item model number: 1263
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 14, 2005

Product Description

An Opteka High Definition 500mm preset telephoto lens incorporates not only computer optical design, but also the latest optical multi-coating techniques. The process of multi-coating assures virtually flare free photographs even under adverse lighting conditions resulting in crisp, high contrast pictures.

Preset Lenses are designed to retain a full range of exposure, automation and metering capabilities of the cameras on which they are mounted. This lens is great for nature and sports photography. The amazing power of this lens gives you the equivalent of looking through a pair of 10x power binoculars. It has a manual preset diaphragm, a rotating tripod mounting collar and a soft lens pouch.

Advances in high-index / low-dispersion optical glasses, new barrel materials, and exotic anti-reflection coatings, along with the latest in computer-aided-design / computer-aided-manufacturing, are combined to produce lenses of unprecedented quality. Diamond-cut from crystal-clear, water-white optical glass, Opteka lenses are ground and polished to a precise precision.

Specifications
Filter Size: 67mm
f/Stop Range: f/8.0 (fixed)
Minimum Focus Distance: 33.0' (10.0 m)
Angle of View: 4.1° x 2.7° (WxH)
Groups/Elements: 4/4
Length: 11.7" (297mm)
Maximum Diameter: 2.8" (71mm)
Weight: 1.41 lbs (640g)
Included Items
~ Opteka 500mm f/8 Telephoto Preset Lens
~ T-Mount Lens Adapter
~ Lens Caps
~ Lens Pouch
~ 10 Year Warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for budding photographers, January 5, 2009

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A. Christiansen "LondonAnnie" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka High Definition 500mm f/8 Preset Telephoto Lens for Minolta MD Film SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I purchased this lens for my Minolta SLR and it now works well with my Sony A100 digital SLR. I shoot sports, primarily rowing, and this lens works well from all perspectives.

Getting the settings right is a bit tricky as not much light filters through the lens itself. On bright, clear days, it works fantastically on the sports setting of my camera. Any hint of cloud or dusk and I go to adjusting shutter speed manually to keep the light coming in.

It can be tricky to focus quickly as your subject moves closer then far away again (as happens in rowing races) but I've used this lens for close-ups on faces as well as fixed-distance shots from stands at a large event.

When zooming into the photos on my computer for closer cropping, they can be quite pixellated, but overall the definition is good.

If you're an experienced photographer, then you'll probably find this lens a bit too basic. But for me, a person who loves to take photos for fun and is still learning about my camera, it's great value for money. I would recommend a monopod support (there is a mount on the lens) but I shoot successfully without one, provided the light is good enough.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars OK for $, December 15, 2007

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Jessie E. Filgate - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka High Definition 500mm f/8 Preset Telephoto Lens for Minolta MD Film SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I was hesitant. Used with my old Minolta XG, it works well. I'd read a few negative reviews in camera forums, but for $$ it's worth it. I think negative reviewers were AP/UPI wanna-bes.

5.0 out of 5 stars opteka 500mm telephoto F-8 preset lens, November 12, 2011

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maddog malone (South Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Opteka High Definition 500mm f/8 Preset Telephoto Lens for Minolta MD Film SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I just bought this lens 2 weeks ago for my Minolta 35mm X-370 SLR. A few days ago I had the first roll of film developed that I had taken while using this new lens. The sharpness of the images I created were very impressive. I shoot alot of bird photos at long distances and even in a slight wind while the camera was mounted on a tripod, the images came out exceptionally sharp. I can see right away I am going to realy enjoy this new lens for many years to come.