N°207979 · Family detail
NikonMirror·NIKON F mount·1983
Nikon Reflex-Nikkor 500mm F/8
Specifications01
MountNIKON F
Focal length500mm
Max aperturef/8
TypeMirror · Telephoto · Prime
Release year1983
Weight840 g
Filter size82 mm
Min focus distance1.5 m
Max magnification0.4
Optical elements6
Groups6
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlNone
Lens hoodHN-27 - Screw-type round
TeleconvertersNikon Teleconverter TC-14→ 700mm F/11.2
Nikon Teleconverter TC-14A→ 700mm F/11.2
Nikon Teleconverter TC-14B→ 700mm F/11.2
Nikon Teleconverter TC-200→ 1000mm F/16
Nikon Teleconverter TC-201→ 1000mm F/16
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Field Notes02
Nikon Reflex-Nikkor 500mm f/8 mirror lens for the Nikon F mount. Fixed f/8 aperture and long focal length intended for distant subjects and low-light use where a slower aperture is acceptable.
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