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Opteka 500mm F/6.3
9.0 out of 10

Opteka 500mm F/6.3

Groups/Elements: 6/7 Diameter: 3.86" Length: 4.7" Weig Read more

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Reviews and Problems with Opteka 500mm F/6.3

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Overall 10
10

Great value

Lorenz Gude, Amazon
17 November 2012
  • Summary: I have always wanted an affordable really long telephoto lens and have nearly bought mirror lenses in the past.
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Overall 10
10

Manual focus is the only drawback

confoundedbridge, Amazon
9 November 2012
  • Summary: I bought this lens to put on my backup camera (dslr). I now sit on the back porch and can take pics of the wildlife from a bench.
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Overall 8
8.0

Great price, good quality. Spend time to get the best out of it.

Adrian Knowles, Amazon
2 October 2012
  • Summary: This lens takes you back to the old days of manual photography. The quality of the producet seems good and I've achieved some excellent lunar photos over recent weeks...
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Overall 8
8.0

Much better than I expected

JG McClung, Amazon
24 July 2012
  • Summary: I purchased this lens mainly for birding. It's built very well and I love the fast 6.3 focal ratio. The color and contrast is excellent.
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Overall 10
10

Loved it

oliver, Amazon
29 June 2012
  • Summary: I bought this one with the 2x converter. It worked wonder, i just wish i had a pod to shoot pic.
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Overall 10
10

Great Lens !!

Hamsinger, Amazon
19 April 2012
  • Summary: I just got this lens last week, for the money, or even at twice the cost you could not find a better 500mm lens (1000MM W/2x adapter). Very good quality mechanically.
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Overall 8
8.0

Great lens for the price

Ziemowit Pierzycki, Amazon
10 February 2012
  • Summary: This is a simple lens. It has no auto-focus, variable zoom, or image stabilizer. You will need a good tripod most likely to accompany this lens.
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Overall 4
4.0

Not worth the time or money.

WV Radio Guy, Amazon
4 November 2011
  • Summary: The Opteka 500mm mirror lens appears to be built like a Tank, but that's where the quality ends. The lens is SO soft that it's a waste of time to even attach it to your...
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Overall 8
8.0

Great Lens for the Money

Francis C. Mcmains III "Frank McMains", Amazon
6 December 2010
  • Summary: I recently picked this lens up. It does have some issues as mentioned in other reviews. You pretty much have to shoot in full sun because it is fixed at f/6.3, but if you...
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Overall 8
8.0

Best value for the price

Don Simon, Amazon
17 May 2010
  • Summary: Make no mistake, you are buying a cheaper lens. That said, it works better than I would have expected for the price I paid.
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