Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
3.0
(1 reviews)Optical: 3.0
Mechanical: 3.0
Value: 3.0
Focal Length
500mm
Aperture
f/6.3
Mount
T2 mount
Weight
705g
Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 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
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 705 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. 120 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror purchase history
eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)
Purchases (125)
- Aug 25, 2026$29.00
- Aug 17, 2025$32.00
- Aug 12, 2025$32.00
- Aug 12, 2025$28.00
- Aug 8, 2025$23.00
- Jul 28, 2025$19.00
- Jul 24, 2025$29.00
- Jul 24, 2025$23.00
- Jul 22, 2025$37.00
- Jul 13, 2025$372.00
- Jul 13, 2025$366.00
- Jul 10, 2025$28.00
- Jul 7, 2025$19.00
- Jun 30, 2025$27.00
- Jun 28, 2025$372.00
- Jun 28, 2025$45.00
- Jun 28, 2025$366.00
- Jun 27, 2025$21.00
- Jun 27, 2025$22.00
- Jun 22, 2025$29.00
- Jun 22, 2025$30.00
- Jun 20, 2025$32.00
- Jun 20, 2025$33.00
- Jun 18, 2025$32.00
- Jun 18, 2025$33.00
- Jun 16, 2025$16.00
- May 30, 2025$24.00
- May 30, 2025$25.00
- May 28, 2025$45.00
- May 28, 2025$46.00
- May 23, 2025$24.00
- May 23, 2025$23.00
- May 16, 2025$19.00
- May 16, 2025$31.00
- May 12, 2025$57.00
- May 12, 2025$58.00
- May 10, 2025$363.00
- May 10, 2025$380.00
- May 10, 2025$373.00
- May 7, 2025$11.00
- May 7, 2025$12.00
- May 3, 2025$64.00
- May 3, 2025$52.00
- May 3, 2025$53.00
- May 3, 2025$54.00
- May 3, 2025$61.00
- May 3, 2025$63.00
- May 1, 2025$65.00
- May 1, 2025$67.00
- May 1, 2025$68.00
- Apr 23, 2025$48.00
- Apr 23, 2025$49.00
- Apr 23, 2025$47.00
- Apr 18, 2025$52.00
- Apr 18, 2025$53.00
- Apr 18, 2025$54.00
- Apr 11, 2025$45.00
- Apr 11, 2025$46.00
- Apr 11, 2025$47.00
- Apr 9, 2025$57.00
- Apr 9, 2025$58.00
- Apr 9, 2025$59.00
- Apr 6, 2025$19.00
- Apr 6, 2025$20.00
- Apr 2, 2025$392.00
- Apr 2, 2025$393.00
- Apr 2, 2025$394.00
- Apr 2, 2025$387.00
- Mar 29, 2025$52.00
- Mar 29, 2025$53.00
- Mar 29, 2025$54.00
- Mar 27, 2025$19.00
- Mar 27, 2025$20.00
- Mar 24, 2025$38.00
- Mar 24, 2025$39.00
- Mar 23, 2025$27.00
- Mar 23, 2025$28.00
- Mar 22, 2025$48.00
- Mar 22, 2025$49.00
- Mar 20, 2025$19.00
- Mar 20, 2025$20.00
- Mar 14, 2025$3.00
- Mar 13, 2025$328.00
- Mar 13, 2025$327.00
- Mar 11, 2025$24.00
- Mar 11, 2025$25.00
- Mar 1, 2025$13.00
- Mar 1, 2025$22.00
- Feb 26, 2025$39.00
- Feb 25, 2025$25.00
- Feb 25, 2025$388.00
- Feb 25, 2025$390.00
- Feb 24, 2025$162.00
- Feb 24, 2025$163.00
- Feb 24, 2025$12.00
- Feb 24, 2025$13.00
- Feb 21, 2025$10.00
- Feb 17, 2025$17.00
- Feb 8, 2025$29.00
- Feb 7, 2025$25.00
- Feb 6, 2025$32.00
- Feb 6, 2025$34.00
- Feb 6, 2025$31.00
- Feb 5, 2025$320.00
- Jan 31, 2025$20.00
- Jan 27, 2025$25.00
- Jan 20, 2025$18.00
- Jan 11, 2025$41.00
- Jan 11, 2025$43.00
- Jan 11, 2025$44.00
- Jan 10, 2025$64.00
- Jan 10, 2025$66.00
- Jan 10, 2025$61.00
- Dec 9, 2024$49.00
- Nov 30, 2024$54.00
- Nov 30, 2024$55.00
- Nov 24, 2024$42.00
- Nov 24, 2024$43.00
- Oct 7, 2024$80.00
- Oct 7, 2024$81.00
- Oct 7, 2024$76.00
- Oct 7, 2024$77.00
- Aug 22, 2024$48.00
- Aug 22, 2024$49.00
- Aug 22, 2024$47.00
Auctions (42)
- Aug 7, 2026High: $45.00 / Low: $45.00
- May 17, 2026High: $258.95 / Low: $149.99
- May 2, 2026High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Apr 22, 2026High: $258.95 / Low: $258.95
- Mar 29, 2026High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Mar 22, 2026High: $258.95 / Low: $258.95
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- Feb 20, 2026High: $258.95 / Low: $69.99
- Jan 29, 2026High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Jan 21, 2026High: $258.95 / Low: $258.95
- Dec 28, 2025High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Dec 21, 2025High: $258.95 / Low: $258.95
- Nov 19, 2025High: $258.95 / Low: $258.95
- Nov 2, 2025High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Oct 18, 2025High: $270.95 / Low: $270.95
- Sep 30, 2025High: $144.95 / Low: $144.95
- Sep 21, 2025High: $270.95 / Low: $270.95
- Aug 31, 2025High: $144.95 / Low: $144.95
- Aug 18, 2025High: $258.95 / Low: $16.80
- Jul 20, 2025High: $258.95 / Low: $12.00
- Jun 26, 2025High: $144.95 / Low: $12.00
- Jun 4, 2025High: $338.59 / Low: $3.25
- May 11, 2025High: $68.90 / Low: $9.99
- Apr 19, 2025High: $258.95 / Low: $9.99
- Mar 25, 2025High: $60.00 / Low: $12.00
- Mar 2, 2025High: $60.00 / Low: $12.00
- Feb 7, 2025High: $60.00 / Low: $31.49
- Jan 12, 2025High: $60.00 / Low: $39.00
- Dec 30, 2024High: $149.95 / Low: $75.00
- Dec 19, 2024High: $245.00 / Low: $75.00
- Dec 7, 2024High: $75.00 / Low: $75.00
- Nov 8, 2024High: $75.00 / Low: $48.00
- Nov 1, 2024High: $75.00 / Low: $48.00
- Oct 25, 2024High: $75.00 / Low: $48.00
- Oct 19, 2024High: $280.00 / Low: $48.00
- Oct 12, 2024High: $75.00 / Low: $48.00
- Oct 4, 2024High: $48.00 / Low: $48.00
- Sep 27, 2024High: $48.00 / Low: $48.00
- Sep 20, 2024High: $280.00 / Low: $48.00
- Sep 14, 2024High: $48.00 / Low: $48.00
- Sep 7, 2024High: $48.00 / Low: $48.00
- Aug 31, 2024High: $48.00 / Low: $48.00
What is the Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror?
Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/6.3/6.3, for the T2 mount mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 705g.
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/6.3
Min Focus Distance2m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight705g
Length120mm
Filter Thread95mm
MountT2 mount
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Ethan Leroy3.0/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror?
Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/6.3/6.3, for the T2 mount mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 705g.
What mount is the Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror compatible with?
Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror uses a T2 mount mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror typically sells for around $3.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror a good lens?
Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror has a community rating of 3.0/5 from 1 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Mirror?
Similar lenses include Albinar 400mm f/6.3, Beroflex 400mm f/6.3, Cunor 400mm f/6.3 Telephoto.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€45.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
3.0
Optical3.0/5
Mechanical3.0/5
Value3.0/5
Bokeh3.0/5
Usability3.0/5
Based on 2 reviewers