Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror vs Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror is faster by 0.7 stops (f/6.3 vs f/8.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | 500mm f/6.3 Mirror | 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samyang | 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 |
Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror: a mirror telephoto lens with a 500mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/6.3, made 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.