Tamron SP 500mm F/8 Mirror 55B

Specifications01

MountTAMRON ADAPTALL

Focal length500mm

Max aperturef/8

TypeMirror · Telephoto · Prime

Release year1979

Weight576 g

Filter size82 mm

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 Tamron SP 2X Teleconverter 01F→ 1000mm F/16 Tamron SP 2X Teleconverter 200F→ 1000mm F/16

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens

Field Notes02

Tamron SP 500mm F/8 mirror lens for the Tamron Adaptall mount. Fixed f/8 aperture and long focal length make it suited for distant subjects such as wildlife or sports, often used on film or DSLR with an adapter.

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