High-Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS 80D, 90D, Rebel T3, T3i, T5, T5i, T6i, T6s, T7, T7I, T8I, SL3, 60D, 70D, 5D, EOS5D IV, 6D II, 7D II SLR Cameras
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- High Power Telephoto Lens - Achieve superior image quality with our 500mm/1000mm f/8 manual telephoto lens for Canon DSLR cameras. The high index, low dispersion multi-coated optical glass assures clear, sharp photos every time.
- EF-Mount Compatibility - Compatible with EF-Mount, this 500mm lens secures to your DSLR with ease, maximizing camera-lens integration for superior picture quality. This feature ensures sharp, detailed shots every time.
- Exceptional Magnification - The 2X Teleconverter doubles the lens power to a groundbreaking 1000mm. Whether you're capturing elusive wildlife, distant landscapes, or celestial wonders, this lens brings your subjects closer than you ever thought possible.
- Manual Precision - Fine-tune your shots with manual focus and aperture, giving you complete creative control over your images allowing unparalleled creative expression and versatility.
- Durability- Built to withstand the rigors of outdoor shooting, the lens features a robust black finish and durable construction, making it a reliable companion for your photographic adventures.
Brand: Big Mike's
Focal Length Description: Telephoto
Lens Type: Telephoto, Teleconverter
Compatible Mountings: Canon EF
Camera Lens Description: 1000 month
Focal Length Description: Telephoto
Lens: Telephoto, Teleconverter
Compatible Camera Mount: Canon EF
Maximum Focal Length: 500 Millimeters
Minimum Focal Length: 500 Millimeters
Lens Design: Prime
Focus Type: Manual Focus
Lens Fixed Focal Length: 500 Millimeters
Lens Coating Description: Multi-coated
Zoom Ratio: 2x
Image stabilization: Digital
Real Angle Of View: 5 Degrees
Maximum Aperture: 8 f
Photo Filter Size: 67 Millimeters
Lens Mount: T Mount
Brand: Big Mike's
Camera Lens: 1000 month
Model Name: High-Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS
UPC: 639713345469
Manufacturer Part Number: BMSLY500CNK2
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Model Number: LYSB00KMEPHF2-ELECTRNCS
Item Weight: 1.5 Pounds
Manufacturer: Big Mike's
Warranty Description: 1 year warranty
Compatible Devices: canon eos rebel t3
Exposure Control Type: Manual
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Media Type: ProductImage
Viewfinder Type: Optical viewfinder
Color: Black
Screen Size: 500 Millimeters
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Not sure exactly what I was expecting...something between a useless toy and cheap-n-good. Mostly, something to get a better idea of how long a lens I'll want when it comes time to buy a 'real' supertelephoto (I.E.: mortgage my life for a Canon "L"). I've been shooting with SLRs and now DSLRs for a half-century, but somehow I've never used anything longer than 200mm. I figured that 500mm would be another world--and it is. None of the review examples posted here gave me more than hint at what this lens would do, but I bought one anyway. Mine came branded Vivitar, but that doesn't mean much of anything these days. It's reasonably pretty and the T-mount-to-EF adapter mated nicely. It focuses past infinity. Focus is smooth if a bit stiff, and the f-stop detents are positive. The stop-down ring is much too stiff for my taste. I have no interest in the 2x teleconverter. It has a minimally effective AR coating, but I wasn't expecting any. I thought that it might be a simple telescope at this price. But being physically shorter than it's effective focal length, it is a real telephoto lens. After a much less than successful attempt at taking shots of the moon, I was convinced that I wouldn't learn much from it. So I requested a return. The night that I was packing it up to ship back, I decided to give it another chance. Just an informal quickie. Printed up part of the standard ISO 12233 target and taped it to a toolbox 3 rooms with open doors away, for about 32 feet. An ancient Canon 1D MkII N was all that was handy, but it's 8.2M pixels were fine for this test. (APS-H sensor, so 500mm x 1.3 = 650mm equivalent.) f/16 (two stops down) for more sharpness and depth of field, indoors at 1/5 second and ISO100. The three pix I've posted are the same photo, full frame resized to the maximum width of a review photo, plus two crops at 100% (400x420). Otherwise, straight from the camera. As printed, the finest pitch of the lines on the target measured 1/32". So this lens is resolving a surprising 32 lines per inch at 32 feet, with decent contrast and only moderate chromatic aberration. If you've stared at many resolution targets, you'll appreciate at how good that is for any lens in this price range. (Check out reviews of the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM to see how much sharpness $9k will buy,) Now, cheap lenses like this generally have a lot of unit-to-unit variation in quality, and I wasn't getting that kind of resolution throughout the frame (at least partly because the paper target wasn't lying completely flat). YMMV. Some other caveats: There aren't many tripods that are solid enough (mine wasn't) for a resolution test at this slow shutter speed and I was in too much of a hurry to figure out how to lock up the mirror. Plus, this lens is physically very light adding little mass for stability. So I put the camera on a heavy table, shimmed the lens up to a useful angle, and used the self-timer. The rule-of-thumb for hand held without image stabilization is a maximum exposure time that is the reciprocal of the focal length. So 1/500 second for a 500mm lens. But that’s the maximum for reasonable sharpness with a reasonably stead hand. To show off this lens' sharpness, maybe an extra stop or two faster shutter when out and about. Sunny16 would suggest full daylight at f/16, 1/1000 second and ISO1000. At f/8 wide open, this is a mighty slow (dim) lens. I wasn't able to get an accurate focus indoors without a 2.5x viewfinder attachment, and even that was a challenge with 20-20 and OK night vision. Conclusions? 500mm is probably somewhat more than I want on a full-frame body and about half what I'd like from a telescope. I really will need to rent an expensive lens before popping the cash to purchase, but this gives me a rough starting point. All said and done, I'm glad that I bought it, and will definitely keep it to fool around with.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019 Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019 by 10 kinds of people
For the price it's a great lense. To focus the object does have to be roughly around 40ft. In order to get some focus. I'm very happy with it!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026 by Tim
I did not expect that much considering the price, but this had enough decent reviews that I gave it a try. To be honest, I expected to return it but I was pleasantly surprised (at least with the lens). This is not a lens for impatient people who want instant (cell phone camera) gratification. I took the time to understand the T-Mount adapter and how it worked before mounting it. I also tried this with two tripods I have, one and inexpensive light weight on and the other much more sturdy. This lens pretty much requires a sturdy tripod and there is definitely not for hand held photos. No image stabilization and no autofocus. Given the care required to get decent quality photos, for the most part you need to identify a fairly stable subject. All that said, I think the photos attached show you can get a decent result, especially considering the price of a "real" 500mm lens compared to this. I can not comment on the 2x extender because mine does not work. I attach it correctly and the camera (Cannon Rebel 2ti) will not focus on anything. I don't know if its defective or somehow not compatible with the camera. I tried to contact the seller but received no reply, either positive or negative. Bottom line - if you like or could live with the quality of the photos as shown, then consider this lens as an inexpensive entry into long telephoto. Hopefully your 2x converter actually works.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021 Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021 by NotCrawCraw
Returned it immediately! The description is misleading. The word “manual” alone does not explain that it’s not really compatible, but rather an adapter ring that comes with it allows mounting only. It is very cumbersome and cannot be used at all without a tripod. Even with a tripod, the f-stop settings ring is upside-down, ending up underneath the camera, so the user has to look under the camera to see the settings ring. That was the worst part. Maybe the one I got was a fluke, but it looked like that was by [bad] design, or that maybe the adapter ring does not allow right-side-up for the f-stop settings dial. And it came with a smudge in one of the internal lenses. Good luck.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2026 by James T. Ordóñez
This manual telephoto lens delivers outstanding results for wildlife and landscape photography. The 500mm reach is impressive and the 2x converter doubles it to 1000mm. Image sharpness is surprisingly good for a manual lens at this price point. Works well on my camera with the included adapter. Takes some practice to nail focus manually but the results are worth it. Great for beginners exploring telephoto photography
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026 by Mariela Murillo Castro
This is a good start for photography. raw mode isn't possible on cannon but auto is can't use it for child's school work as she can only shoot in raw mode for that but for personal use it is good to go she has used it to take shots of many different things moon included. Not tried it's night yet waiting for the weather to warm up. Hopeful it works for night. Come with instructions to help you learn to use which is a nice touch would have never figured out it couldn't be used with raw mode without them. Good product for the price and great for beginner high school photography 1, 2 year it has it uses .classes third and 4 years is still to be determined
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2022 by 4 Angel's with devil horns & wings
Nothing to complain of. I tested it against my canon 75-300 mm telephoto zoom on a Canon 3 Ti camera at 300 mm versus 500 mm . Of course a totally manual lens (focus and aperture). Even just comparing the Canon against this Vivitar, the Vivitar sharpness was much better. I saw little or no chromatic aberration and no edge of field distortions. It's a simple four element lens so it's no surprise it performs well at a fixed focus. It doesn't have all the complexity of a multi element zoom. The focusing is a little stiff but I am sure it will loosen up with use. Pleasantly surprised and happy with this purchase at the price point. It's going to be good for birds (when they come back!) Image at 800 ISO 1/125 sec. Object at about 150 ft .
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2025 Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2025 by Paul D.
Decided to try this lens out and ordered it on Sunday afternoon around 3pm and it was delivered at 8pm the same day. Already looking good! Well packaged and Big Mike's Electronics added a 7 page typewritten FAQ and instruction sheet. Looking better. I've used T-Mount lenses in the past, so it was easy to assemble the camera mount to the lens. I chose to not install the 2X converter at this time (more about that later). I mounted the lens to my camera (Canon EOS R6 mirrorless) and set the camera menu to allow picture taking with no lens attached (as this lens is totally manual with no electronic contacts the camera doesn't know its there--you need to do this with any fully manual lens, not just this one). Turned the camera on and voila--it worked. As the minimum focusing distance with a 500mm lens is around 35 feet, I couldn't really take many photos in the house, and it was already dark outside. So I had to wait until this morning to really try it out. Finally got a chance to take some photos (through my window). I mounted it on my tripod--this is a 500mm lens, it magnifies camera/hand shake tremendously, use a tripod!. Focused on some things down the street, made some photos (attached). Sat down to write this review. If you are used to auto-focus lenses with an aperture that lets you focus wide open and automatically stops down when you take the photo you are going to have to learn new ways of working. Focus is manual. If your camera allows for Live View focusing on the back screen, use that, and magnify it if you can. If you want to work at f/8 (the maximum aperture on this lens) you are all set. If you want to stop down for more depth of field there are two steps after focusing. First note that there are two adjustable rings on the lens. One sets the aperture (F/16 in the attached photo) and the other (marked O/C for Open or Closed) actually adjusts the aperture. Set it to Open to focus wide open letting in as much light as it can. Then twist it to Closed to actually stop down to the desired aperture before taking the photo. About the 2x converter. I have not tried that yet as any 2x will lose two stops of light, making the lens a 1000mm f/16 lens. Need a really bright day or high ISO for that. I will test that another day. My issue with the converter, before using it, is that you need to remove the camera T-mount adapter from the lens and attach it to the converter and then attach the converter to the lens. That's a lot to go through if you are out in the field and it requires the use of a very small screwdriver for the three setscrews that hold it all together. If you want to be able to use the converter and take it on and off more quickly, I would suggest getting a second t-mount adapter for your camera so both the lens and the converter have it permanently attached. Then you just need to unscrew the lens from the adapter and screw the converter onto the lens. Bottom line, a good value for the cost. Not quite the image quality of a Canon 500mm lens. And no image stabilization or auto-focus. But the Canon 500mm lens sells for $9,000. For the number of times I will need a long lens like this, I can accept the image quality and get a photo that I otherwise wouldn't get.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020 Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020 by John Cornicello