Quick answer
The Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror is a super telephoto mirror lens covering 500mm at f/6.3 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 500mm f/6.3 mirror telephoto lens, the Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.
Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror specifications
- Brand
- Rokinon
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 500mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/6.3
- Lens type
- Mirror
What can you shoot with the Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror?
At 500mm this is a super telephoto mirror, 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. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 1000mm | 2.1° | 2.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror?
It is a fixed 500mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/6.3. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror 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 Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror equivalent on a crop sensor?
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.
Which cameras does the Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.