Quick answer
The Samyang 500mm f/6.3 MC IF Mirror Lens is a super telephoto prime lens covering 500mm at f/6.3 for the T-Mount mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 500mm f/6.3 manual-focus telephoto prime lens from Samyang fits T-Mount mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Samyang 500mm f/6.3 MC IF Mirror Lens specifications
What can you shoot with the Samyang 500mm f/6.3 MC IF Mirror Lens?
At 500mm this is a super telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
- Distant subjects and the moon
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 500mm | 4.1° | 5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 750mm | 2.7° | 3.3° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 1000mm | 2.1° | 2.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 500mm f/6.3 MC IF Mirror Lens use?
It uses the T-Mount mount, so it fits T-Mount cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 500mm f/6.3 MC IF Mirror Lens?
It is a fixed 500mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/6.3. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Samyang 500mm f/6.3 MC IF Mirror Lens a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 500mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/6.3.
What is the Samyang 500mm f/6.3 MC IF Mirror Lens equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 750mm on full frame, with a 2.7° horizontal and 3.3° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 1000mm on full frame, with a 2.1° horizontal and 2.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for T-Mount from other brands
All T-Mount lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
