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    Soligor 500mm f/8 Mirror

    3.6
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 3.5
    Value: 3.5
    Focal Length
    500mm
    Aperture
    f/8
    Mount
    T2 mount
    Soligor 500mm f/8 Mirror is a manual focus super telephoto lens for full frame cameras.

    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

    With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.

    Soligor 500mm f/8 Mirror purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 27 months of tracked sales — pay around the $100.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $100.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $100.00
    All-time low
    $11.00
    Latest sale
    $100.00

    Best deals

    51 of 102 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $100.00 fair value.

    • Feb 10, 2025$11.00$-89.00 / typical
    • Feb 10, 2025$12.00$-88.00 / typical
    • May 7, 2025$23.00$-77.00 / typical
    • May 7, 2025$24.00$-76.00 / typical
    • Mar 10, 2025$27.00$-73.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length500mm
    Aperturef/8
    Min Focus Distance2.5m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread77mm
    MountT2 mount
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Luis Garcia3.6/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Soligor 500mm f/8 Mirror?

    Soligor 500mm f/8 Mirror is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/8/8, for the T2 mount mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Soligor 500mm f/8 Mirror compatible with?

    Soligor 500mm f/8 Mirror uses a T2 mount mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Soligor 500mm f/8 Mirror cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Soligor 500mm f/8 Mirror typically sells for around $11.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Soligor 500mm f/8 Mirror a good lens?

    Soligor 500mm f/8 Mirror has a community rating of 3.6/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Soligor 500mm f/8 Mirror?

    Similar lenses include Albinar 400mm f/6.3, Beroflex 400mm f/6.3, Cunor 400mm f/6.3 Telephoto.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.6
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical3.5/5
    Value3.5/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 2 reviewers

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