Cambron 500mm f/8
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(0 reviews)Focal Length
500mm
Aperture
f/8-22
Mount
M42
Weight
900g
Cambron 500mm f/8 is a manual focus super telephoto lens for full frame cameras.
Physical characteristics
420 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 900 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.Cambron 500mm f/8 purchase historyStable
eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend
Prices have held steady across 38 months of tracked sales — pay around the $21.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Fair value (90-day)
$21.00
Don't exceed (P75)
$38.50
All-time low
$1.00
Latest sale
$1.00
Best deals
18 of 35 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $21.00 fair value.
- Jul 25, 2025$1.00$-20.00 / typical
- Apr 8, 2025$9.00$-12.00 / typical
- Apr 8, 2025$10.00$-11.00 / typical
- Jun 6, 2022$13.00$-8.00 / typical
- Apr 10, 2023$19.00$-2.00 / typical
eBay Auctions
No active auctions found.
Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length500mm
Aperturef/8-22
Min Focus Distancem
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight900g
Length420mm
Filter Thread72mm
MountM42
FormatFull frame
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cambron 500mm f/8?
Cambron 500mm f/8 is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/8/22, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 900g.
What mount is the Cambron 500mm f/8 compatible with?
Cambron 500mm f/8 uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Cambron 500mm f/8 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Cambron 500mm f/8 typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Which lenses are similar to the Cambron 500mm f/8?
Similar lenses include Bushnell 400mm f/6.3, Ensinor 500mm f/8 Mirror Multi-Coated, Fokinar 400mm f/6.3.