Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL
4.0
(1 reviews)Optical: 4.0
Mechanical: 4.0
Value: 4.0
Focal Length
500mm
Aperture
f/5.6-11
Mount
Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Micro 4/3, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
Weight
1970g
Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL is a manual focus super telephoto lens for full frame cameras.
Optical design
Not the best in low light conditions but the lack of high aperture can be compensated with higher iso Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.Physical characteristics
341 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. With a lens filter diameter of 95 mm finding lens filters in this range can be expensive consider using Cokin P system if you really need one. Weights 1970 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL purchase history
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Purchases (129)
- Aug 17, 2025$232.00
- Aug 17, 2025$181.00
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- May 3, 2025$20.00
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- May 1, 2025$129.00
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What is the Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL?
Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/5.6/11, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Micro 4/3, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 1970g.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length500mm
Aperturef/5.6-11
Min Focus Distance3m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight1970g
Length341mm
Filter Thread95mm
MountCanon EF, Canon EF-S, Micro 4/3, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Blake Smith4.0/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL?
Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/5.6/11, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Micro 4/3, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 1970g.
What mount is the Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL compatible with?
Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Micro 4/3, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL typically sells for around $20.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL a good lens?
Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 1 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL?
Similar lenses include Bushnell 400mm f/6.3, Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L II USM, Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS II USM.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€1,902.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
4.0
Optical4.0/5
Mechanical4.0/5
Value4.0/5
Bokeh4.0/5
Usability4.0/5
Based on 1 reviewer