Offering a compact alternative to standard telephoto lenses, the SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens from Tokina is a 500mm catadioptric optical design super telephoto lens with a fixed f/8 aperture. With its lightweight and compact design, it fits easily inside a pocket or small bag and is suitable for travel, wildlife, and outdoor photography. This lens features a universal T-mount, and in this configuration includes an adapter for Canon EF-mount cameras.

Canon EF-Mount / Full Frame Format    Fixed Aperture: f/8    Catadioptric Telephoto Lens    Manual Focus    Multicoating and Antioxidant Coating    Front Filter Size: 72mm    Rear Filter Size: 30.5mm    Close Focus: 66.9"

Manual focus, catadioptric optical design telephoto lens with fixed f/8 aperture, compatible with select camera focus peaking systems and in-body multi-axis advanced image stabilization systems.

Multilayer anti-reflection coating for efficient light intake and reduced flare, plus high-reflectivity silvered coating and a protective antioxidant layer on the back side of mirrored surfaces for long performance life.

The field of view is 4.8° and the minimum focusing distance is 1.7 meters. It gives magnification 1:2.86. These properties help the photographer avoid shadows while shooting close up images, and open up creative macro possibilities.

Catadioptric design and construction creates a smooth and unusual donut-shaped bokeh

Wide focus ring provides smooth rotation range of 270°

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this fit directly on Olympus OMD EM1 mark III or is a mount required (which if required)?

A: The Tokina SZ 500mm F8 Reflex MF Lens (Micro Four Thirds) will mount directly on the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Mirrorless Camera without an adapter.

Q: 2. Is there an existing canon camera which is compatible with this lens? As far as I know the M system is discontinued. Options?

A: At this moment the only ones we have left that work with the Tokina SZ 600mm f/8 Pro Reflex MF CF Lens (Canon EF-M) are. https://bhpho.to/3uIazQ9. And once stock is sold out that might be it.

Q: 3. It is possible to use extension tube with this lens ??

A: Yes the Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens can be used with extension tubes to decrease the minimum focus distance.

Q: 4. Would this be a good lens for a solar eclipse? I have a Nikon Z6II

A: The Tokina SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens (Nikon Z Mount) is a mirror lens that gives you a lot of zoom for an inexpensive price. You will need a solar filter for this. Be aware of the onion effect that is sometimes visible with lenses of this design.

Q: 5. Can I use the Sony emount version on a Sony mirrorless full frame camera?

A: The Tokina SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens (Sony E Mount) is compatible with all Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Q: 6. Will this work with a 1.4 X and a 2x extender with a Canon 5D mark 4?

A: No, the Tokina SZ 600mm f/8 Pro Reflex MF CF Lens for Canon EF-M will not work with a 1.4X or 2.0X teleconverter,

Q: 7. What difference between Tokina SZX and SZ series? Many thanks.

A: Currently the only difference is the SZ is 500mm and the SZX is 400mm. This may change if more lenses are added.

Q: 8. Can the Canon Extender EF 1.4X Ill be used on the Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens (Canon EF-Mount)?

A: Unfortunately Canon Extender EF 1.4X Ill is not compatible with Tokina lenses.

Q: 9. will this work with a Fujifilm 1.4x teleconverter ?

A: No, the Tokina SZ 600mm f/8 Pro Reflex MF CF Lens (FUJIFILM X) will not work with a Fujifilm 1.4x teleconverter.

Q: 10. What Material is the Tokina SZ Super Tele 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens made from? Is the a Lens Material Primarily Plastic or is this Lens Constructed out of Metal for the most part? Thank you

A: Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F/8 Reflex Lens barrel is made of metal parts.