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    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

    Weights 1970 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. 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.

    Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL purchase historyTrending down 11.3%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have been easing around 11.3% per month — sellers are flexible, aim for deals below $184.00.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $184.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $237.00
    All-time low
    $20.00
    Latest sale
    $232.00

    Best deals

    67 of 129 tracked sales (52%) closed at or under the $184.00 fair value.

    • May 3, 2025$20.00$-164.00 / typical
    • Aug 14, 2025$24.00$-160.00 / typical
    • Jul 16, 2025$25.00$-159.00 / typical
    • May 1, 2025$28.00$-156.00 / typical
    • Jul 2, 2025$32.00$-152.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    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

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Kowa 500mm f/5.6 Prominar FL

    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.

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    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

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