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Quick answer
The Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror is a super telephoto mirror lens covering 500mm at f/6.3 for the Canon EF-M mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 500mm f/6.3 APS-C mirror telephoto lens from Samyang fits Canon EF-M mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.
Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Canon EF-M
- Focal length
- 500mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/6.3
- Lens type
- Mirror
What can you shoot with the Samyang 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.6x | 800mm | 2.6° | 3.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror use?
It uses the Canon EF-M mount, so it fits Canon EF-M cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 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 Samyang 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 Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror 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/6.3 Mirror fit?
Any Canon EF-M-mount camera, including Canon EOS M10, Canon EOS M100, Canon EOS M2, Canon EOS M200, and Canon EOS M3 and 6 more.
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