Quick answer
The Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC is a super telephoto mirror lens covering 500mm at f/8.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 500mm f/8.0 mirror telephoto lens from Samyang fits Canon EF mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.
Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC specifications
What can you shoot with the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 500mm | 4.1° | 5° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 800mm | 2.6° | 3.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC?
It is a fixed 500mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/8.0. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC 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/8.0.
What is the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 800mm on full frame, with a 2.6° horizontal and 3.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
