20 Best 500mm F 8.0 Telephoto Lens T Mount [2024]

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1 Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Telephoto Lens (T Mount) (White) Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Telephoto Lens (T Mount) (White)
2 Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Nikon F D6, D5, D4, Df, D850, D810, D800, D780,... Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Nikon F D6, D5, D4, Df, D850, D810, D800, D780,...
3 High-Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS 80D, EOS 90D, Rebel T3, T3i, T5,... High-Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS 80D, EOS 90D, Rebel T3, T3i, T5,...
4 Ultimaxx 500mm/1000mm f/8 Multi-Coated Preset Telephoto Lens Includes Ultimaxx 2.0X Tele-Converter +... Ultimaxx 500mm/1000mm f/8 Multi-Coated Preset Telephoto Lens Includes Ultimaxx 2.0X Tele-Converter...
5 Ultimaxx 500mm f/8 Multi-Coated Preset Telephoto Lens Includes T-Mount Adapter for Canon EF Mount &... Ultimaxx 500mm f/8 Multi-Coated Preset Telephoto Lens Includes T-Mount Adapter for Canon EF Mount...
6 Lightdow 420-800mm f/8.3 Manual Zoom Super Telephoto Lens + T-Mount for Canon EOS Rebel T3 T3i T4i... Lightdow 420-800mm f/8.3 Manual Zoom Super Telephoto Lens + T-Mount for Canon EOS Rebel T3 T3i...
7 Lightdow 500mm F/8.0 Manual Telephoto Lens + T Mount Adapter Ring for Nikon D850 D810 D800 D750 D700... Lightdow 500mm F/8.0 Manual Telephoto Lens + T Mount Adapter Ring for Nikon D850 D810 D800 D750...
8 Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS EF-Mount 90D, 80D, 77D, 70D, 60D, 60Da,... Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS EF-Mount 90D, 80D, 77D, 70D, 60D,...
9 TYCKA 500mm F/8 Manual Telephoto Lens,Super HD Telephoto SLR Camera Lens with T-Mount Adapter for... TYCKA 500mm F/8 Manual Telephoto Lens,Super HD Telephoto SLR Camera Lens with T-Mount Adapter for...
10 Ultimaxx 500mm/1000mm f/8 Multi-Coated Preset Telephoto Lens Kit Includes Ultimaxx 2.0x... Ultimaxx 500mm/1000mm f/8 Multi-Coated Preset Telephoto Lens Kit Includes Ultimaxx 2.0x...
11 Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II + EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens +... Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II + EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens +...
12 Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS 80D, 77D, 70D, 60D, 7D, 6D, 5D, 5Ds,... Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS 80D, 77D, 70D, 60D, 7D, 6D, 5D, 5Ds,...
13 Super 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Pentax K-1, K-S2, K-S1, K-500, KP, K-70, K-50,... Super 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Pentax K-1, K-S2, K-S1, K-500, KP, K-70, K-50,...
14 JINTU 420-1600mm 800mm f/8.3 Manual Zoom Telephoto Lens + T-Mount for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras 4000D... JINTU 420-1600mm 800mm f/8.3 Manual Zoom Telephoto Lens + T-Mount for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras...
15 Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS R, EOS R5, EOS R6, EOS RP Digital Cameras Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS R, EOS R5, EOS R6, EOS RP Digital Cameras
16 Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Nikon F-Mount D6, D5, D4, DF, D850, D810, D780,... Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Nikon F-Mount D6, D5, D4, DF, D850, D810, D780,...
17 Big Mike’s High-Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Nikon DSLR, Black Big Mike’s High-Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Nikon DSLR, Black
18 Vivitar 500mm f/8 Telephoto Lens + 2x Teleconverter = 1000mm For Canon Digital EOS Rebel SL1 (100D),... Vivitar 500mm f/8 Telephoto Lens + 2x Teleconverter = 1000mm For Canon Digital EOS Rebel SL1...
19 Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Sony E-Mount Alpha a9, a7R, a7S, a7, a1, ZV-E10,... Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Sony E-Mount Alpha a9, a7R, a7S, a7, a1,...
20 Super-Powered 500mm/1000mm f/8.0 Telephoto Lens (White) with 2X Professional Multiplier for Canon... Super-Powered 500mm/1000mm f/8.0 Telephoto Lens (White) with 2X Professional Multiplier for Canon...
Bestseller No. 1
Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Telephoto Lens (T Mount) (White)
  • Images magnified up to 10x
  • Multi-coated all-glass elements
  • Rotatable tripod mount
  • Surprisingly lightweight and compact aluminum alloy body
  • Optimized for use with digital SLR cameras using a T-Mount Adapter and versatile enough for use with wildlife, sports, nature and surveillance...
Bestseller No. 2
Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Nikon F D6, D5, D4, Df, D850, D810, D800, D780,...
  • This is a manual focus lens. It will not be detected by your camera. You can use the lens in "M" manual exposure mode or "A" aperture-priority mode...
  • 2x Teleconverter doubles the power of your lens to 1000mm.
  • High index, low-dispersion multi-coated HD optical glass to reduce flare
  • Built-in tripod collar for improved lens balance
  • Kit includes 500mm super telephoto preset lens, 2x doubler, t-mount, UV filter, lens hood, heavy-duty ir remote, lens pen, air blower, dust brush,...
SaleBestseller No. 3
High-Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS 80D, EOS 90D, Rebel T3, T3i, T5,...
  • Compatible with the following cameras - Canon Digital EOS Rebel T1i, T2i, T3, T3i, T4i, T5, T5i, T6, T6i, T6s, T7, T7i, T7s, T8i, SL1, SL2, SL3, EOS...
  • High-power 500mm telephoto focal length - Includes T-mount adapter for digital and 35mm Canon EOS SLR cameras
  • High index, low-dispersion multi-coated optical glass to reduce flare
  • 2X Teleconverter doubles the power of your lens to 1000mm.
  • Filter thread: 67mm
Bestseller No. 4
Ultimaxx 500mm/1000mm f/8 Multi-Coated Preset Telephoto Lens Includes Ultimaxx 2.0X Tele-Converter +...
  • GREATER DISTANCE WITHOUT DISTORTION: Shoot extremely detailed photos from a much further distance compared to a camera's factory lens. The narrow 5...
  • ANTI-FLARE: Multi-coated anti-reflection design delivers virtually no lense flares, delivering crisp high-quality images
  • PERFECT FOR SPORTS AND WILFLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY: With an apeture range from f/8 to 32, you have the depth of field to craft your perfect image of moving...
  • T-MOUNT ADAPTER: Lens includes T-Mount adapter for Canon EF mount
  • 2X TELE-CONVERTER: Increase the focal range to that of a 1000mm lens, while decreasing the light by two f-stops
Bestseller No. 5
Ultimaxx 500mm f/8 Multi-Coated Preset Telephoto Lens Includes T-Mount Adapter for Canon EF Mount &...
  • LONG DISTANCES, NO DISTORTION: Shoot detailed photos from a much further distance
  • T-MOUNT ADAPTER FOR CANON EF MOUNT: Ultimaxx lens includes an adapter to fit Canon EF mounts
  • NO LENS FLARES: Multi-coated design guards against lens flares, supporting crisp and clear images, day or night, with minimal distortion
  • TOTAL PACKAGE KIT: Lens package includes a carrying case and a microfiber cleaning cloth
  • PERFECT FOR EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER: With an apeture range from f/8 to 32, you can capture your subjects at the perfect depth of field
Bestseller No. 6
Lightdow 420-800mm f/8.3 Manual Zoom Super Telephoto Lens + T-Mount for Canon EOS Rebel T3 T3i T4i...
  • User Instruction: This is a MANUAL lens, no electronic contacts, that's why your camera will not recognize the lens, it requires full manual settings...
  • Fine tune the front focusing ring to make subject in-focus and take a sample picture. If the picture turns out dark, take the following steps to...
  • Multi coated low-dispersion glass, anti-reflection coating, manual focus telephoto zoom lens to use with DSLR SLR cameras.
  • ADVANCED OPTICS / SUPER ZOOM / SOLID FULL METAL CONSTRUCTION / MANUAL FOCUSING
  • 420-800mm f/8.3-16 Manual Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon EOS Rebel T7, T7i, T6, T6i, T5, T5i, SL2, 80D, 77D, 700D, 70D, 60D, 50D, 5D, 6D, 7D, 600D,...
Bestseller No. 7
Lightdow 500mm F/8.0 Manual Telephoto Lens + T Mount Adapter Ring for Nikon D850 D810 D800 D750 D700...
  • NOTE: This is a manual lens, NO Electronic Contacts, your camera will not detect the lens when mounted, that's why it shows not connecting properly,...
  • High index, low-dispersion multi-coated optical glass to reduce flare
  • 500mm Long Range Focusing, Perfect for Wildlife Photography.
  • Built-in tripod collar for improved lens balance
  • Backed with Lightdow's 1 year hassel free return & replacement warranty for Quality-Related issues.
Bestseller No. 8
Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS EF-Mount 90D, 80D, 77D, 70D, 60D, 60Da,...
  • OPTICS - A super multi-layer coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing...
  • SUPER RANGE - Manual focus 500mm or 1000mm with the 2x converter, this lens is not only a superb long-range choice but also performs well in a variety...
  • SOLID CONSTRUCTION - Full metal body and rear t-mount allow this lens to withstand wear and tear much better than plastic lenses while commanding a...
  • TRIPOD MOUNT - A built-in, rotating tripod collar offers well-balanced support for photographing atop a tripod or monopod with either vertical or...
  • COMPATIBILITY - Can be used on all Canon EOS EF-Mount full frame and APS-C cameras including 90D, 80D, 77D, 70D, 60D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 10D, 7D, 6D,...
Bestseller No. 9
TYCKA 500mm F/8 Manual Telephoto Lens,Super HD Telephoto SLR Camera Lens with T-Mount Adapter for...
  • 【DSLR SLR Usable】 Featuring an optimized design, this telephoto lens with the Advanced Optical Glass/ Solid Full Metal Construction/ Manual...
  • 【Compiable T-Mount Cameras for Canon】 With T-Mount adapter, Super 500mm F/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS Rebel T7, T7i, T6, T6i, T5, T5i,...
  • 【Super Telephoto Lens】Manual focus 500mm F/8 to F/32, so you can focus in on the action with our super telephoto lens and create sharp high...
  • 【Compatitibility】With T-Mount adapter for Canon, this 500mm telephoto Lens Can be used on all Canon Digital EOS Rebel T1i, T2i, T3, T3i, T4i, T5,...
  • 【Contains & Warranty】This Super Telephoto Lens comes with 500mm F/8 Telephoto Lens, leather lens pouch, protective lens caps, protective lens back...
Bestseller No. 10
Ultimaxx 500mm/1000mm f/8 Multi-Coated Preset Telephoto Lens Kit Includes Ultimaxx 2.0x...
  • DETAILS AT A DISTANCE: Shoot extremely detailed photos from a much further distance compared to a camera's factory lens
  • MULTI-COATED LENS: The anti-reflection design protects against lense flares
  • WIDE APERTURE RANGE: With an apeture range from f/8 to 32, you can adjust the depth of field necessary to capture the perfect image
  • T-MOUNT ADAPTER: Lens includes T-Mount adapter for Nikon F-mount
  • 2X TELE-CONVERTER: Increase the focal range to that of a 1000mm lens, while decreasing the light by two f-stops
Bestseller No. 12
Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS 80D, 77D, 70D, 60D, 7D, 6D, 5D, 5Ds,...
  • Newest version achromatic refractor 500mm f/8 lens in T-mount
  • 2x Teleconverter doubles the power of your lens to 1000mm.
  • High index, low-dispersion multi-coated HD optical glass to reduce flare
  • Built-in tripod collar for improved lens balance
  • Kit includes 500mm super telephoto preset lens, 2x doubler, t-mount, UV filter, lens hood, heavy-duty ir remote, lens pen, air blower, dust brush,...
Bestseller No. 13
Super 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Pentax K-1, K-S2, K-S1, K-500, KP, K-70, K-50,...
  • ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION: Featuring an optimized design, this lens uses mirrors and a series of 4 optical glass elements in 4 groups to reduce chromatic...
  • LOW DISPERSION - One extra-low dispersion (LD) element is incorporated within the design that helps to greatly reduce chromatic aberrations for...
  • SUPER ZOOM: Manual focus 500mm or 1000mm with the 2x converter, this lens is not only a superb long-range choice but also performs well in a variety...
  • PETAL LENS HOOD - Aptly designed with a varying tulip pattern to eliminate vignetting, the petal lens hood is an essential tool for reducing unwanted...
  • INCLUDES: Super 500mm f/8 High Definition Preset Telephoto Lens, Opteka High Definition 2X Telephoto Converter for SLR Lenses, Opteka T-Mount, Opteka...
Bestseller No. 14
JINTU 420-1600mm 800mm f/8.3 Manual Zoom Telephoto Lens + T-Mount for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras 4000D...
  • ★ This is a 420-800mm telephoto lens add extra 2X teleconverter lens become 1600mm focal. It's a Manual lens only work on manual focus mode without...
  • ★ Compatible with Canon Digital EOS Rebel T1i, T2i, T3, T3i, T4i, T5, T5i, T6, T7, T6i, T6s, T7i, SL1, SL2, EOS60D, 70D, 77D, 80D, 50D, 40D, 30D,...
  • ★Equipped with ultra-high-definition multi-layer optical components and aluminum alloy housing, push/pull zoom with integrated zoom lock, tripod and...
  • ★ Perfect for wild or nature photography, used for small or long-distance objects such as birds or wild animals, airplanes, etc.
  • ★ 2-year warranty by jintu. Compared with other expensive telephoto lenses on the market, the price is very affordable.
Bestseller No. 15
Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS R, EOS R5, EOS R6, EOS RP Digital Cameras
  • High-power 500mm telephoto focal length compatible with Canon EOS R, EOS R5, EOS R6, EOS RP Digital Cameras
  • Includes T-mount adapter for R Series Digital cameras
  • High index, low-dispersion multi-coated optical glass to reduce flare
  • Minimum focusing distance of 33 feet - 2X Teleconverter doubles the power of your lens to 1000mm.
  • Filter thread: 67mm
Bestseller No. 16
Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Nikon F-Mount D6, D5, D4, DF, D850, D810, D780,...
  • OPTICS - A super multi-layer coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing...
  • SUPER RANGE - Manual focus 500mm or 1000mm with the 2x converter, this lens is not only a superb long-range choice but also performs well in a variety...
  • SOLID CONSTRUCTION - Full metal body and rear t-mount allow this lens to withstand wear and tear much better than plastic lenses while commanding a...
  • TRIPOD MOUNT - A built-in, rotating tripod collar offers well-balanced support for photographing atop a tripod or monopod with either vertical or...
  • COMPATIBILITY - Can be used on all Nikon FX full frame and DX APS-C DSLR cameras including D6, D5, D4, D3, D2, D1, D7500, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5600,...
SaleBestseller No. 17
Big Mike’s High-Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Nikon DSLR, Black
  • High-power 500mm telephoto focal length
  • Includes T-mount adapter for digital and 35mm NIKON DSLR cameras
  • High index, low-dispersion multi-coated optical glass to reduce flare
  • 2X Teleconverter doubles the power of your lens to 1000mm.
  • Filter thread: 67mm
Bestseller No. 18
Vivitar 500mm f/8 Telephoto Lens + 2x Teleconverter = 1000mm For Canon Digital EOS Rebel SL1 (100D),...
  • The Telephoto lens is perfect for wildlife, nature, sports, and landscape photography. who wants to be hidden while taking photos of the subject.
  • This is a refractor style lens, utilizing lightweight aluminum alloy construction.
  • Low-dispersion optical glass. Fully multi-coated. Focuses to 33' (10 m)
  • Thanks to its easy handling, the lens is also especially suitable for beginners.
  • It comes complete with a 2x Teleconverter + T-Mount Ring + soft pouch
Bestseller No. 19
Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Sony E-Mount Alpha a9, a7R, a7S, a7, a1, ZV-E10,...
  • OPTICS - A super multi-layer coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing...
  • SUPER RANGE - Manual focus 500mm or 1000mm with the 2x converter, this lens is not only a superb long-range choice but also performs well in a variety...
  • SOLID CONSTRUCTION - Full metal body and rear t-mount allow this lens to withstand wear and tear much better than plastic lenses while commanding a...
  • TRIPOD MOUNT - A built-in, rotating tripod collar offers well-balanced support for photographing atop a tripod or monopod with either vertical or...
  • COMPATIBILITY - Can be used on all Sony mirrorless E-Mount FE full frame and SEL APS-C cameras including a9, a7R, a7S, a7, a1, ZV-E10, a6600, a6500,...
Bestseller No. 20
Super-Powered 500mm/1000mm f/8.0 Telephoto Lens (White) with 2X Professional Multiplier for Canon...
  • INCLUDES: Super-powered 500mm/1000mm f/8.0 Telephoto Lens + 2X Professional Multiplier + Canon T-mount Adapter + Lens Cap Keeper + Xpix Deluxe...
  • SUPER-POWERED 500MM/1000MM F/8.0 TELEPHOTO LENS for T-mount that brings distant objects close.
  • IDEAL FOR wildlife, landscape, architecture, cityscapes, sports, and celestial photography as well as multiple general photography applications
  • COMPATIBILITIES: The Super-powered 500mm/1000mm f/8.0 Manual Telephoto Lens is compatible with Canon EOS 5D, 5DS, 6D, 7D, 70D, 80D, Rebel T6, T7 T3i,...
  • XPIX DELUXE CLEANING KIT included in the bundle to help you maintain your photo equipment safely and effectively

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FAQ:

Q: Is there an affordable 500mm telephoto camera?

A: This affordable 500mm telephoto is perfect for nature, sports and surveillance photography, and comes complete with a soft carrying case. Would you like to tell us about a lower price?

Q: What is the comparable lens to the Canon EOS 500mm f/8?

A: A comparable lens would be the Opteka 500mm f/8, which has largely the same features and price. To be honest, there’s not much difference between the two lenses and you could pick or choose either one at this price point.

Q: What kind of lens is the Vivitar 500?

A: . . This powerful Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Telephoto Lens utilizes aluminum alloy construction, computer-designed all-glass optics and the latest optical multi-coating techniques to provide crisp, high-contrast, virtually flare-free images of distant subjects, even under adverse lighting conditions.

Q: How much does a 500mm f/4 lens cost?

A: If you consider that something like the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM costs nearly $9000 and the Nikon version nearly $10k, it’s basically an apples and pears scenario. A comparable lens would be the Opteka 500mm f/8, which has largely the same features and price.