T2 mount
    Super telephoto
    Full frame

    Soligor C/D 500mm f/8 Mirror

    3.4
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.5
    Mechanical: 3.0
    Value: 3.5
    Focal Length
    500mm
    Aperture
    f/8
    Mount
    T2 mount
    Weight
    534g
    Soligor C/D 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

    Weights 534 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 84 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.

    Soligor C/D 500mm f/8 Mirror purchase history

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

    Purchases (79)

    • Aug 27, 2026$100.00
    • May 5, 2026$100.00
    • Apr 16, 2026$100.00
    • Feb 15, 2026$100.00
    • Jan 23, 2026$100.00
    • Dec 31, 2025$100.00
    • Oct 28, 2025$34.00
    • Oct 14, 2025$38.00
    • Sep 19, 2025$28.00
    • Sep 4, 2025$50.00
    • Aug 6, 2025$56.00
    • Jul 31, 2025$61.00
    • Jul 21, 2025$30.00
    • Jul 8, 2025$38.00
    • Jun 17, 2025$47.00
    • Jun 2, 2025$28.00
    • Jun 2, 2025$29.00
    • May 22, 2025$112.00
    • May 22, 2025$109.00
    • May 22, 2025$110.00
    • May 7, 2025$24.00
    • May 3, 2025$67.00
    • May 3, 2025$68.00
    • May 2, 2025$115.00
    • Apr 30, 2025$57.00
    • Apr 30, 2025$59.00
    • Apr 28, 2025$34.00
    • Mar 20, 2025$29.00
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    • Mar 15, 2025$91.00
    • Mar 12, 2025$137.00
    • Mar 12, 2025$132.00
    • Mar 10, 2025$26.00
    • Mar 10, 2025$27.00
    • Mar 5, 2025$67.00
    • Mar 5, 2025$70.00
    • Feb 28, 2025$44.00
    • Feb 28, 2025$46.00
    • Feb 26, 2025$98.00
    • Feb 26, 2025$102.00
    • Jan 30, 2025$98.00
    • Jan 26, 2025$40.00
    • Jan 26, 2025$41.00
    • Dec 23, 2024$128.00
    • Dec 23, 2024$131.00
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    • Nov 28, 2024$53.00
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    • Nov 26, 2024$48.00
    • Nov 26, 2024$49.00
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    • Nov 26, 2024$47.00
    • Nov 4, 2024$53.00
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    • Oct 9, 2024$224.00
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    • Oct 9, 2024$233.00
    • Sep 14, 2024$37.00
    • Aug 12, 2024$39.00
    • Aug 1, 2024$49.00
    • Jul 28, 2024$58.00
    • Jul 28, 2024$59.00
    • Jul 10, 2024$40.00
    • Jul 10, 2024$39.00
    • Jul 4, 2024$49.00
    • Jul 4, 2024$50.00
    • Jun 23, 2024$43.00
    • Jun 5, 2024$40.00
    • Jun 5, 2024$39.00
    • Jun 4, 2024$49.00
    • Jun 4, 2024$50.00

    Auctions (39)

    • Aug 9, 2026High: $100.00 / Low: $100.00
    • Jun 16, 2026High: $82.00 / Low: $77.00
    • Jun 9, 2026High: $99.99 / Low: $99.99
    • Jun 2, 2026High: $89.95 / Low: $49.99
    • May 20, 2026High: $109.00 / Low: $9.99
    • May 13, 2026High: $99.99 / Low: $77.00
    • Apr 25, 2026High: $100.00 / Low: $9.99
    • Apr 9, 2026High: $100.00 / Low: $98.00
    • Mar 31, 2026High: $120.00 / Low: $50.00
    • Mar 24, 2026High: $109.00 / Low: $9.99
    • Mar 17, 2026High: $82.00 / Low: $69.97
    • Mar 3, 2026High: $98.40 / Low: $50.00
    • Feb 23, 2026High: $109.00 / Low: $9.99
    • Feb 6, 2026High: $100.00 / Low: $100.00
    • Jan 30, 2026High: $98.40 / Low: $50.00
    • Jan 14, 2026High: $110.00 / Low: $45.99
    • Dec 24, 2025High: $100.00 / Low: $9.99
    • Dec 17, 2025High: $110.00 / Low: $77.00
    • Dec 2, 2025High: $92.40 / Low: $33.28
    • Nov 24, 2025High: $59.99 / Low: $9.99
    • Nov 14, 2025High: $110.00 / Low: $77.00
    • Nov 5, 2025High: $106.80 / Low: $33.28
    • Oct 21, 2025High: $43.01 / Low: $9.99
    • Oct 6, 2025High: $100.00 / Low: $38.07
    • Sep 27, 2025High: $78.00 / Low: $59.99
    • Sep 12, 2025High: $110.00 / Low: $50.00
    • Aug 27, 2025High: $59.99 / Low: $47.99
    • Aug 6, 2025High: $120.00 / Low: $30.00
    • Jun 16, 2025High: $115.00 / Low: $24.99
    • May 25, 2025High: $135.00 / Low: $24.99
    • Apr 7, 2025High: $135.00 / Low: $26.95
    • Feb 18, 2025High: $118.08 / Low: $9.99
    • Jan 25, 2025High: $118.08 / Low: $44.00
    • Jan 4, 2025High: $209.99 / Low: $39.00
    • Dec 26, 2024High: $209.99 / Low: $44.00
    • Dec 17, 2024High: $209.99 / Low: $34.00
    • Nov 30, 2024High: $209.99 / Low: $34.90
    • Aug 17, 2024High: $59.00 / Low: $37.00
    • Aug 1, 2024High: $89.95 / Low: $89.95

    What is the Soligor C/D 500mm f/8 Mirror?

    Soligor C/D 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, weighing 534g.

    Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length500mm
    Aperturef/8
    Min Focus Distance2.5m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight534g
    Length84mm
    Filter Thread77mm
    MountT2 mount
    FormatFull frame

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Soligor C/D 500mm f/8 Mirror?

    Soligor C/D 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, weighing 534g.

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

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

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

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Soligor C/D 500mm f/8 Mirror typically sells for around $9.99. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

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

    Soligor C/D 500mm f/8 Mirror has a community rating of 3.4/5 from 1 review(s).

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

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

    Current Pricing

    Latest Price
    €100.00

    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.4
    Optical3.5/5
    Mechanical3.0/5
    Value3.5/5
    Bokeh3.5/5
    Usability3.5/5
    Based on 2 reviewers