Tamron SP 500mm F/8 Mirror MC Tele Macro 55B

Specifications01

MountTAMRON ADAPTALL

Focal length500mm

Max aperturef/8

TypeMirror · Macro · Telephoto · Prime

Release year1979

Weight576 g

Min focus distance1.7 m

Max magnification0.3333

Optical elements7

Groups4

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlNone

Lens hood28FH - Screw-type round

TeleconvertersTamron SP 1.4X Teleconverter 140F → 700mm F/11.2

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeMacro lens

Field Notes02

Tamron SP 500mm F/8 mirror telephoto lens for Adaptall (telescope-style) use, intended for distant subjects. It is a fixed-aperture design (f/8) with macro capability noted in the model name.

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Tamron SP 500mm F/8 Mirror MC Tele Macro 55B

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