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Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror vs Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2

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Verdict at a glance

  • Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror is faster by 0.7 stops (f/6.3 vs f/8.0), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec 500mm f/6.3 Mirror 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2
Brand Rokinon Tamron
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Mirror Mirror
Focal length 500mm 500mm
Max aperture f/6.3 (faster) f/8.0
Format n/a full-frame
Groups n/a 4
Af motor n/a none
Elements n/a 7
Min focus m n/a 1.7

Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror

The Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror is a mirror telephoto lens covering 500mm at f/6.3 for Pentax K mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2

The Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 is a mirror telephoto lens covering 500mm at f/8 for Pentax K mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

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