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    Soligor C/D Mirror 500mm f/8 MC

    4.2
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    500mm
    Aperture
    f/8
    Mount
    T2 mount
    Soligor C/D Mirror 500mm f/8 MC 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 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.

    Soligor C/D Mirror 500mm f/8 MC purchase historyTrending down 2.7%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have been easing around 2.7% per month — sellers are flexible, aim for deals below $47.00.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $47.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $84.00
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $56.00

    Best deals

    40 of 75 tracked sales (53%) closed at or under the $47.00 fair value.

    • Oct 28, 2024$1.00$-46.00 / typical
    • Feb 8, 2025$3.00$-44.00 / typical
    • Nov 7, 2024$9.00$-38.00 / typical
    • Jul 12, 2025$9.00$-38.00 / typical
    • Nov 7, 2024$10.00$-37.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length500mm
    Aperturef/8
    Min Focus Distance2.5m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread72mm
    MountT2 mount
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Noah Schneider4.2/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Soligor C/D Mirror 500mm f/8 MC 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 C/D Mirror 500mm f/8 MC compatible with?

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

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

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Soligor C/D Mirror 500mm f/8 MC typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

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

    Soligor C/D Mirror 500mm f/8 MC has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 1 review(s).

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

    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
    4.2
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value5.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability5.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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