N°282684 · Family detail
OlympusMirror·OLYMPUS OM mount·1983
Olympus Zuiko Reflex 500mm F/8
Specifications01
MountOLYMPUS OM
Focal length500mm
Max aperturef/8
TypeMirror · Telephoto · Prime
Release year1983
Weight590 g
Filter size72 mm
Min focus distance4 m
Optical elements5
Groups2
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlNone
Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round
TeleconvertersNot compatible
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Summary02
Olympus OM-mount reflex (mirror) telephoto lens with a fixed 500mm focal length and f/8 maximum aperture, intended for long-distance subjects where compact tele reach is useful.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Olympus OM mount has a flange distance of 46 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Sony EAdapter · 28 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 26 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 30 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 28.3 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 26 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 26.75 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 19.3 mm
Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 28 mm
- Canon EFAdapter · 2 mm
A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Nikon F.

Other Mounts03
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