Nikon 500mm F8 Mirror

[Stress]

Anyone tested this mirror lens before?
Please free to share your experience.
Thanks....

 

[hacknet]

sorry to ask a silly question but how are mirror lenses different from normal ones?

thanks!

 

[jmmtn4aj]

sorry to ask a silly question but how are mirror lenses different from normal ones?

thanks!

They use mirrors instead of shaped pieces of glass to magnify..

 

[Yatlapball]

Big reduction in size. Loss in quality.

 

[hacknet]

oohh... but the couple i saw pictures of are still huge!! anyway, hope the TS find the info he's looking for..

 

[Henessy]

You may do a search via google or yahoo. There are articles out there that tells you the differences and how to differentiate pictures taken by mirror lens from pictures taken by non-mirror lens.

 

[Stress]

I'm printing no bigger than 8R. Do you think it's still sharp?
I know mirror may not be as sharp as Normal lens.

 

[jmmtn4aj]

You may do a search via google or yahoo. There are articles out there that tells you the differences and how to differentiate pictures taken by mirror lens from pictures taken by non-mirror lens.

Yeah, the difference is mainly in the OOF (out-of-focus) area (background).

 

[GmbH.]

hope this article is useful for u.
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/tutorials/mirror.html

 

[V one R]

Hi, i have some pics to share...Using Kenko Mirror f6.3 len....
Just share pics.....

 

[GmbH.]

the signature "donut" bokeh of a mirror lens

 

[fatigue]

They use mirrors instead of shaped pieces of glass to magnify..

...and fixed f-setting. this means you have to adjust the speed to get the correct exposure

 

[Stress]

Anyone knows how much is a Nikon 500mm F8 mirror cost?
New how much?
Used how much to expect?

Thanks again....

 

[Murcielago]

i am also looking for a mirror lens too..

 

[Stress]

i am also looking for a mirror lens too..

Must get a good quality mirror.
So far the better ones are(in choice order):
1) Nikon 500mm F8 (New) Must be the one with orange strip
2) Sigma 600mm F8/? Review is good
3) Tamron 500mm F8

Bro, someone selling tamron 500mm mirror in yahoo auction but got fungus and must send for cleaning. price is nego at $299 (I think)

Happy hunting!
I just found a Nikon 500mm F8N, very lucky!!!! Tested y'day evening. :thumbsup: but of course can't compare to prime.

 

[Murcielago]

Sigma 500mm f/8 leh???

 

[Artosoft]

I just found a Nikon 500mm F8N, very lucky!!!! Tested y'day evening. :thumbsup: but of course can't compare to prime.

What do you mean? This mirror lens is prime lens too.

Regards,
Arto.

 

[Oddawg]

Read Bjorn Roslett's review. Says the 1000mm F/11 is better, except, it's three times more expensive on Ebay.

 

[Big Kahuna]

I have a Tamron 500mm to let go, like new, anybody interested?

Same like this one... :lovegrin: http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/tutorials/mirror.html

Reason for selling...manual focus is not my cup of tea :sweat:

Some sample shot

I will post it at B&S when I have time later :sweat:

 

[Murcielago]

I have a Tamron 500mm to let go, like new, anybody interested?

Same like this one... :lovegrin: http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/tutorials/mirror.html

Reason for selling...manual focus is not my cup of tea :sweat:

Some sample shot

I will post it at B&S when I have time later :sweat:

how much?

i am interested