3M-5SA MC 500mm f/8.0
Optical design
Has no aperture blades, this is among the rare lens which does not have aperture control function, works always wide open.Physical characteristics
139 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 620 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.3M-5SA MC 500mm f/8.0 purchase historyTrending down 9.5%/mo
Prices have been easing around 9.5% per month — sellers are flexible, aim for deals below $79.00.
Best deals
51 of 101 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $79.00 fair value.
- Jun 26, 2025$11.00$-68.00 / typical
- Jun 26, 2025$30.00$-49.00 / typical
- Mar 17, 2025$39.00$-40.00 / typical
- Mar 17, 2025$40.00$-39.00 / typical
- Mar 17, 2025$41.00$-38.00 / typical
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Reviews
Quality Glass As expected from Zeiss lenses the images are sharp, and well toned. Good colour rendering, and so far no discernible aberrations. The aperture ring has a nice solid feel to the clicks as I stop down or open up, the focussing smooth, and this particular lens there is a natty built in retractable lens hood. I'm using this lens on my Sony A7 with an M42 to Nex adapter. All in all, a good piece of 'old' glass for a very reasonable outlay.
Excellent but slower 135mm lens This can be confidently recommended as one of the better vintage 135mm lens. It is compact, well-made, with very good optics. Image quality is good in all respects. Carl Zeiss made many variations of the 135mm lens: the one being reviewed is the all-black JENA DDR model F3.5. I found it to be in a different class compared to a rather poor copy I have of the Takumar Bayonet 135mm F2.5 and better than an Auto Chino 135mm F2.8, which is good in its own right. Just don't pay too much for it.
Superb vintage lens Really enjoying using this lens . On my Sony Alpha 6000 with an adapter it performs really well . Focussing is easy and the colour rendition is excellent . Well worth the money
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 3M-5SA MC 500mm f/8.0?
3M-5SA MC 500mm f/8.0 is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/8/8, for the M39, M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 620g.
What mount is the 3M-5SA MC 500mm f/8.0 compatible with?
3M-5SA MC 500mm f/8.0 uses a M39, M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the 3M-5SA MC 500mm f/8.0 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the 3M-5SA MC 500mm f/8.0 typically sells for around $11.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the 3M-5SA MC 500mm f/8.0 a good lens?
3M-5SA MC 500mm f/8.0 has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 17 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the 3M-5SA MC 500mm f/8.0?
Similar lenses include Bushnell 400mm f/6.3, Hanimex 400mm f/6.3 Tele, Komura 500mm f/7.