Super telephoto

Full frame

Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset

Name: Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset
Brand: Vivitar
SKU: Vivitar-500mm-f-8-0-Preset
Availability: InStock

3.6

(35 reviews)

Optical: 3.8

Mechanical: 4.3

Value: 4.3

Focal Length

500mm

Aperture

f/8-32

Mount

T2 mount

Weight

640g

Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset is a manual focus super telephoto lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

Physical characteristics

With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 298 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 640 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.

Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset purchase history

eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

Purchases (62)

Aug 12, 2025$32.00
Jul 7, 2025$19.00
Jun 28, 2025$45.00
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 28, 2025$45.00
May 28, 2025$46.00
May 28, 2025$47.00
Mar 27, 2025$20.00
Mar 24, 2025$40.00
Mar 24, 2025$38.00
Mar 24, 2025$39.00
Mar 23, 2025$27.00
Mar 23, 2025$28.00
Mar 20, 2025$20.00
Mar 14, 2025$3.00
Mar 1, 2025$13.00
Mar 1, 2025$14.00
Jan 31, 2025$20.00
Jan 31, 2025$21.00
Jan 31, 2025$22.00
Jan 27, 2025$10.00
Jan 27, 2025$11.00
Jan 20, 2025$18.00
Jan 20, 2025$19.00
Jan 15, 2025$25.00
Jan 15, 2025$26.00
Jan 15, 2025$27.00
Jan 12, 2025$20.00
Jan 12, 2025$21.00
Jan 12, 2025$22.00
Dec 29, 2024$11.00
Dec 29, 2024$12.00
Dec 24, 2024$20.00
Dec 24, 2024$21.00
Dec 24, 2024$22.00
Nov 25, 2024$21.00
Nov 25, 2024$22.00
Sep 21, 2024$24.00
Sep 21, 2024$25.00
Sep 21, 2024$26.00
Sep 21, 2024$27.00
Sep 2, 2024$19.00
Sep 2, 2024$20.00
Sep 1, 2024$9.00
Sep 1, 2024$10.00
Aug 26, 2024$29.00
Aug 26, 2024$30.00
Aug 26, 2024$31.00
Jul 22, 2024$40.00
Jul 22, 2024$39.00
Jul 10, 2024$19.00
Jul 10, 2024$20.00
Jul 5, 2024$29.00
Jun 19, 2024$9.00
Jun 3, 2024$34.00
Apr 24, 2024$47.00

Auctions (58)

Aug 27, 2026High: $49.95 / Low: $31.99
Aug 9, 2026High: $40.50 / Low: $40.50
Jun 16, 2026High: $45.00 / Low: $32.98
Jun 8, 2026High: $49.99 / Low: $49.99
May 25, 2026High: $113.99 / Low: $31.99
May 18, 2026High: $45.00 / Low: $32.98
May 3, 2026High: $89.99 / Low: $39.99
Apr 23, 2026High: $113.99 / Low: $113.99
Apr 16, 2026High: $45.00 / Low: $19.79
Apr 9, 2026High: $58.50 / Low: $58.50
Apr 2, 2026High: $89.99 / Low: $39.99
Mar 26, 2026High: $113.99 / Low: $31.99
Mar 18, 2026High: $19.79 / Low: $19.79
Mar 11, 2026High: $45.00 / Low: $40.00
Mar 3, 2026High: $89.99 / Low: $39.99
Feb 23, 2026High: $113.99 / Low: $34.99
Feb 16, 2026High: $40.00 / Low: $32.98
Feb 8, 2026High: $69.99 / Low: $45.00
Feb 1, 2026High: $113.99 / Low: $39.99
Jan 25, 2026High: $113.99 / Low: $37.19
Jan 17, 2026High: $19.79 / Low: $19.79
Jan 10, 2026High: $62.99 / Low: $45.00
Dec 31, 2025High: $113.99 / Low: $39.99
Dec 24, 2025High: $113.99 / Low: $34.99
Dec 17, 2025High: $19.79 / Low: $19.79
Dec 10, 2025High: $75.00 / Low: $45.00
Dec 2, 2025High: $89.99 / Low: $39.99
Nov 24, 2025High: $111.99 / Low: $39.99
Nov 16, 2025High: $40.00 / Low: $19.79
Nov 9, 2025High: $45.00 / Low: $45.00
Oct 30, 2025High: $111.99 / Low: $39.99
Oct 23, 2025High: $111.99 / Low: $34.99
Oct 15, 2025High: $40.00 / Low: $19.79
Sep 30, 2025High: $89.99 / Low: $39.99
Sep 23, 2025High: $34.99 / Low: $34.99
Sep 16, 2025High: $40.00 / Low: $19.79
Sep 1, 2025High: $95.99 / Low: $39.99
Aug 18, 2025High: $48.00 / Low: $16.49
Jul 19, 2025High: $48.00 / Low: $16.80
Jun 25, 2025High: $49.95 / Low: $16.80
Jun 1, 2025High: $89.99 / Low: $3.25
May 8, 2025High: $39.95 / Low: $3.25
Apr 15, 2025High: $99.99 / Low: $3.25
Mar 23, 2025High: $37.95 / Low: $3.25
Feb 25, 2025High: $49.95 / Low: $9.99
Feb 2, 2025High: $89.99 / Low: $9.99
Jan 8, 2025High: $20.00 / Low: $10.50
Dec 28, 2024High: $49.95 / Low: $19.99
Dec 19, 2024High: $37.95 / Low: $9.99
Dec 6, 2024High: $24.95 / Low: $20.00
Nov 9, 2024High: $44.95 / Low: $9.50
Nov 2, 2024High: $99.99 / Low: $9.50
Oct 26, 2024High: $95.99 / Low: $9.50
Oct 5, 2024High: $99.99 / Low: $9.50
Sep 28, 2024High: $95.99 / Low: $9.50
Sep 21, 2024High: $39.99 / Low: $9.50
Sep 1, 2024High: $99.99 / Low: $9.00
Aug 3, 2024High: $99.99 / Low: $99.99

What is the Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset?

Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/8/32, for the T2 mount mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 640g.

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/8-32

Min Focus Distance10m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight640g

Length298mm

Filter Thread67mm

MountT2 mount

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Disappointed2.0/5

Disappointed I am just getting used to this lens. So far I have found it very hard to get a good focus, even using a tripod and remote shutter release. We are under a permacloud this winter, so I may get better results when there is lots of sunlight. But, I should have spent more for a better lens.

Lens5.0/5

Lens I love my new lens. Wish it had autofocus but I knew it when I bought it. Am having fun getting used to it and playing around. Taking some phenomenal pictures with it

Sharp enough!4.0/5

Sharp enough! This lens for the price has proven to be a good value. The reach allows me to shoot images that I would not be able to capture. Some the images are soft but acceptable. I mount it on a flash bracket for two flashes and tie it down to minimize shake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset?

Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/8/32, for the T2 mount mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 640g.

What mount is the Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset compatible with?

Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset uses a T2 mount mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset typically sells for around $3.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset a good lens?

Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset has a community rating of 3.6/5 from 35 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Preset?

Similar lenses include Albinar 400mm f/6.3, Beroflex 400mm f/6.3, Cunor 400mm f/6.3 Telephoto.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€40.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.0

Optical3.8/5

Mechanical4.3/5

Value4.3/5

Based on 14 reviewers