N°110721 · Family detail
NikonMirror·NIKON F mount·1968
Nikon Reflex-Nikkor[·C] 500mm F/8
Specifications01
MountNIKON F
Focal length500mm
Max aperturef/8
TypeMirror · Telephoto · Prime
Release year1968
Weight1000 g
Filter size88 mm
Min focus distance4 m
Max magnification0.1389
Optical elements5
Groups3
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlNone
Lens hoodScrew-type round
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Summary02
Nikon F-mount fixed 500mm f/8 reflex (mirror) telephoto lens intended for distant subjects such as sports or wildlife. Reflex lenses use a mirror design to achieve long focal length in a compact form.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Nikon G lenses have no aperture ring: use an adapter with an aperture lever. Nikon E lenses set the aperture electronically: use an electronic adapter.
- Sony EAdapter · 28.5 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 26.5 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 30.5 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 28.8 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 26.5 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.25 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 19.8 mm
Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 28.5 mm
- Canon EFAdapter · 2.5 mm
A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.
- Nikon FNative
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Other Mounts03
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