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This extreme 650-1300mm f/8-16 Manual Focus Lens from Bower is an economical way to achieve some ultra-telephoto photography, all the way up to 1300mm. This is a T-mount lens, which means that aperture is not communicated to or controlled by the camera body, and as such must be used only in aperture-priority auto-exposure mode (if your camera has it) or in the manual exposure mode. There are T-mounts available for every modern DSLR system as well as for older film cameras and even C-mount cameras.
It will work on both "full frame" digital cameras as well as the smaller-format APS-C (15 x 22mm) cameras, but has only one effective aperture at any focal length, which varies from f/8 at 650mm to f/16 at 1300mm. That's not much of a hindrance, however, as you'd likely use this lens at its relatively small maximum aperture in any case.
This lens requires bright light and a high ISO setting on the camera to get a fast shutter speed (or fast film in a film camera), and needs a sturdy tripod or monopod, but can deliver very sharp results if used properly.
Performance | |
Focal Length | 650 - 1300mm |
Aperture | Maximum: f/8 Minimum: f/16 |
Camera Mount Type | T-Mount (T-Thread) |
Format Compatibility | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
Angle of View | 3.8° - 2.0° |
Minimum Focus Distance | 16.4' (5 m) |
Magnification | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Optical Design | 8 Elements in 5 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Features | |
Image Stabilization | No |
Autofocus | No |
Tripod Collar | Yes |
Physical | |
Filter Thread | 95 mm |
Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 4.13 x 18.23" (10.49 x 46.30 cm) |
Weight | 4.4 lb (2.00 kg) |
Warranty Length | |
USA Warranty Extension |
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