N°435850 · Family detail
TamronTelephoto·TAMRON ADAPTALL mount·1983
Tamron SP 500mm F/8 55BB
Specifications01
MountTAMRON ADAPTALL
Focal length500mm
Max aperturef/8
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1983
Weight595 g
Filter size82 mm
Min focus distance1.7 m
Max magnification0.3333
Optical elements7
Groups4
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlNone
Lens hoodScrew-type 28FH (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 fixed-length telephoto lens for the Adaptall mount, intended for long-distance photography such as wildlife or sports. The small maximum aperture is typical of compact, specialty telephotos.
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