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Rent NowThe Accura 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens is a super-telephoto catadioptric (mirror-based) manual-focus lens designed for Minolta SR-mount (MC/MD) 35mm SLR camera bodies. Utilizing a classic catadioptric optical design, it delivers extreme telephoto reach in a compact, lightweight barrel compared to traditional refractive 500mm optics. Operating at a fixed f/8 aperture, it provides a unique visual signature characterized by distinct donut-shaped out-of-focus background highlights (bokeh). Built with a solid all-metal housing, manual focus control, and a built-in tripod collar, it offers an accessible entry point for wildlife, astronomical, and long-range telephoto photography on vintage Minolta film bodies or adapted digital mirrorless systems.
Key Features & Specifications
* 500mm Super-Telephoto Reach: Extreme focal length for bringing far-distant subjects, sports, wildlife, and astronomical detail close.
* Catadioptric (Mirror) Optical Design: Keeps the overall lens body significantly shorter, lighter, and more portable than standard 500mm glass lenses.
* Fixed f/8 Aperture: Constant exposure value design featuring characteristic “donut” bokeh highlights in defocused areas.
* Minolta SR Mount (MC/MD): Native mechanical fit for classic manual-focus Minolta film SLRs (such as the SRT, XE, and X-700 series) and easily adaptable to mirrorless bodies.
* Built-In Tripod Collar: Rotating collar provides balanced mounting on tripods and monopods to minimize camera shake.
* Manual Focus Operation: Broad, textured manual focus ring engineered for precise long-range focus adjustments.
Condition, Included Accessories & Notes
Includes both front and rear caps.
Cosmetic condition shows external scuffs and scratches on the lens barrel.
Optical elements exhibit light internal dust accumulation.
