Kowa 500mm F/8

Specifications01

MountKOWA SIX

Focal length500mm

Max aperturef/8

TypeTelephoto · Prime

Release year1970

Weight2060 g

Filter size95 mm

Min focus distance8 m

Max magnification0.0699

Optical elements7

Groups6

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)

TeleconvertersKowa/SIX 2X Tele Converter→ 1000mm F/16

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeMedium telephoto prime lens

Field Notes02

Kowa KOWA SIX mount 500mm fixed-aperture lens with a maximum aperture of f/8. Intended for long-distance shooting such as wildlife or astronomy, where high focal length is needed.

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