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Vivitar 500mm f/8 Solid Cat vs Tokina TM500 500mm f/8

Both are M42 mirror lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Vivitar 500mm f/8 Solid Cat and the Tokina TM500 500mm f/8
Vivitar 500mm f/8 Solid Cat Tokina TM500 500mm f/8
Brand
Vivitar
Tokina
Format
not listed
Full frame
Weight
not listed
485 g
Length
not listed
87 mm
Diameter
not listed
78 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
1.5 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.4×
Optical design
not listed
7 elements / 2 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Image stabilization
not listed
No
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture. Show all
Mount
M42 both
Type
Mirror both
Focal length
500mm both
Max aperture
f/8 both

Our notes

Vivitar 500mm f/8 Solid Cat

This 500mm f/8 manual-focus mirror telephoto lens from Vivitar fits M42 mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

Our notes

Tokina TM500 500mm f/8

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