Shooting with a 500mm lens and a Sony Camera - Five Star 500mm F8 T-mount Lens

Mount a 500mm lens on your Sony camera? Why not? In this video we show you how to mount a low cost 500mm telephoto lens on your Sony E-mount camera with a Fotodiox lens adapter, and we take a look at some of the video and photos you can capture with this lens/camera combo.
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[@BryanSalesDP]

Expensive or cheap, what separates the real photographer from the rest is their eye on the subject. Nice review! I do hope to find one for myself.

[@CJ1766]

I have this lens and i use it for moon shoots and other nature photos. It works great on both my Sony A300 & A65.

[@FotodioxInc]

We love ours! Look for a new video from us featuring this lens soon.

[@mattiadei8402]

It works on my sony fdr ax 700?

[@adambrant3589]

THANKS DUDE! T2 mount. Thats what i came here to learn.

[@taylor1038]

I just got a similar lens, it came with a 2x converter and I already have cropped (MFT) body so I'm looking at a 2,000mm equivalent!

[@FotodioxInc]

Nice!

[@zeeshanali9974]

Can you share the link to the product page for that ?

[@luisv7117]

I found a Vivitar 500mm 1.8 M42 and I took a shot of the moon with a Sony Alpha A6000 and very pleased with the results, on the other hand my nikon didn't like it, so I used for my Sony with the picking mode

[@FotodioxInc]

Nice! Glad to hear you got good results!

[@frankg846]

Sharp pictures too. Thank you.

[@ColourfullExperience]

Damn that voice of talent, you sir can do a voice over project .... Nice shot im considering to buy it.

[@FotodioxInc]

Thanks!

[@ColourfullExperience]

@@FotodioxInc your most welcome dude

[@doplinger1]

@Fotodioxinc - I realize this video is 7 years old, but I happen to have this lens (won it in a raffle), maybe Sean or someone can answer my question. The very end of the lens, the section from the tripod mount to the eyepiece, will unscrew and come off - what is that for? Just to get better access to the shutter blades?

[@FotodioxInc]

I believe it's so you can get in there and clean the optics easier.

[@robertjones2787]

Hello. I have a similar lens, 500mm f8 and cannot get it in focus. It looks great thru the view finder but when I download and review the pictures they are all blurry. Same with the Opteka 650-1300 lens, same thing, and even with a 500mm mirror lens. My camera is a Canon T5i and full manual mode. Auto-focus is great but not for these manual focus lenses. Any suggestions??

[@FotodioxInc]

Hi Robert, It sounds like your issue may be shutter speed. If you shoot with a slow shutter speed and handhold the camera, even if you're in focus you may get a blurry photo because of the camera shake.

[@WayneEarls]

I can't find an adapter to mount an Olympus AF Zoom 35-70mm lens to my Nikon D5000. Can you help?

[@FotodioxInc]

Hi Wayne, you're going to need our OM to Nikon adapter. Here's the link: www.fotodioxpro.com/products/om35-nikf-pro

[@GettinUp]

Eeeyyyyyy Gurnee!! 6 flagsss!!

[@FotodioxInc]

:)

[@LandsPlanes]

Hi! I have a7iii and I want a teleobjetive. Gloxy 600-1300 f8 Or Gloxy 900mm f8. Catadioptric

[@FotodioxInc]

Okay, what's your question?

[@SliceydiceyCookingNicey]

I just bought one of these for ten dollars, it is like new .

[@YoungBlaze]

where

[@FotodioxInc]

Ebay I'm assuming.

[@xbfotos]

Dude! Police is coming after you, I can see they are patrolling on the background lol 1:16

[@FotodioxInc]

Yep :)

[@Accountingplus]

nice video thank you!

[@FotodioxInc]

Thanks!

[@keepcoding1]

why would you add a protective filter on the front?? probably costs more than the lens itself...

[@tiltil9442]

Are the question and that price estimate in any kind of relation?

[@thewrulph]

This was usefull! Was actually wondering/researching what kind of video/photos you could get of the moon with this type of lens.

[@FotodioxInc]

Glad we could help

[@luisv7117]

Best adapters all metal I have one for my sony to use M42 lenses and love the quality, customer service top-notch and very knowledge about their products, when I call and told them what I want immediately got the right answer, an a new customer for sure, oh and prices real real good today February 2020

[@Cdmoore47]

Hi, I need some help looking for a 500mm lens for my Nikon D3400 an A adapter lens, so i can put canon lens on my nikon?????Any suggestions??

[@FotodioxInc]

Hi Justin, we don't sell a Canon to Nikon adapter. But you could mount the lens featured in this video on your Nikon. You'd just need a T-mount to Nikon adapter: www.fotodioxpro.com/products/t2-nikf

[@andrebaltazar]

What song did you use in the background for this video ?? thank you

[@atar_kusx]

Wow, I have one of these, called MAGINON 500MM F/8. Looks exact the same.

[@FotodioxInc]

yeah, they get rebranded with different names.

[@bahadurali4898]

Sir you suggest me for buy this lens, I have M50 EOS.

[@FotodioxInc]

You'll need a T-mount to EOS M adapter. We're currently out of stock, but there are other companies that offer a similar adapter if you need one soon. Just search "T-mount to EOS M adapter"

[@bahadurali4898]

Thanks sir

[@Roby0593]

About what filter are you talking on the front ?

[@FotodioxInc]

You don't generally need filters for this lens, but there is a front filter thread if you wanted to use one.

[@pierluc_cr]

With that kind of lens what is the minimum distance we need to be from our subject to be able to be able to focus on it? Do we need to adjust the exposure time?

[@FotodioxInc]

The minimum focusing distance is 33' (10 m). The exposure time will depend on what f/stop and ISO you're using and what the location's lighting is like.

[@frank1fm634]

Hey,not bad.Thanks for the video.Pretty decent lens for $100.In fact,I'm rather surprised.

[@FotodioxInc]

Thanks! Yeah, we like it too.

[@Chlodaniel]

Hey, great video. I've tried this lens on my nikon d750 with an m42 converter but I'm getting vignetting on my photos. Any idea on how to get ride of this? Thank you!!

[@FotodioxInc]

This is a full frame lens so I'm not sure why you'd be getting vignetting, unless you're using a speedbooster, in which case the speedbooster would be reducing the lens circle size for an APS-C sensor, creating the vignette you're seeing.

[@paulchen2.0]

Thank you for the video. It helped me in my decision. I think I'm sure I'll find a nice lens on eBay. Many greetings from Bavaria Armin

[@mrerasmo1985ms]

hi does it work on vintage camera? i wanna buy that lens.... i have a '70 Pentax

[@FotodioxInc]

Yes. You'll need our T-mount to PK adapter. Here's the link: fotodioxpro.com/products/t2-pk

[@sandeepgudipati8310]

Hello, I just got the same lens. I have canon T6 camera, it’s fitting perfect to my cam but I am not able to see anything through the lens.i guess it have the adaptor not sure which compa

[@sandeepgudipati8310]

Company it is

[@FotodioxInc]

@@sandeepgudipati8310 Make sure you have the aperture opened up and are shooting in a bright place. if you're in a dark place and the aperture is closed down, you could get a dark image. Also try slowing down your shutter speed and increasing your ISO.

[@oksmith5171]

Hi can this lens be used without vignetting in Full Frame mode? or is it only useful in Crop Sensor mode?

[@FotodioxInc]

We shot mostly in Crop sensor mode to get the extra crop in, but you won't get any vignetting in full frame mode.

[@oksmith5171]

That's good news thanks.

[@aldeveron9498]

Nice video. I was interested to hear you say that you can mount just about any lens on your Sony NEX camera. Would that include Sony A-mount lenses (with a suitable adapter)? I ask, because I'm thinking of upgrading from my Sony A58 to one of the Sony NEX models. I would be great if I can still keep using my A-mount lenses. Thanks...

[@FotodioxInc]

Yes, we do offer a Sony A to Sony E adapter. It's a manual adapter and doesn't have any electronic passthrough, so you will have to manually focus the adapted Sony A lenses. Here's the link: fotodioxpro.com/products/sna-sne

[@abcdfg1128]

Is the lens zoom automatic or manual?

[@FotodioxInc]

Fully manual.

[@mateuszrzasa3451]

Thanks

[@FotodioxInc]

Glad to help!

[@dinesanmadambil7621]

Is it good for taking bird photography

[@FotodioxInc]

It's okay. Because it's a cheap lens you won't get as high quality an image as you would get with a pro telephoto, but if you're looking for a cheap starter lens it's not bad.

[@YoungHeartedSoul]

How would you compare the lens you tested vs the Opteka 500mm/1000mm f/6.3 HD Telephoto Mirror Lens ? Which one would be best to shoot the upcoming solar eclipse?

[@FotodioxInc]

Hi Geo M, they're both mirror lenses and neither are that high quality, so they should give you about the same look.

[@YoungHeartedSoul]

you guys are great in answering everyones questions, you rarely see that in KZbin videos . what do you recommend then to get a better lens to shoot the eclipse that is not so expensive, maybe under 300 bucks? i really appreciate taking the time to answer the questions.

[@natwilliams523]

Great Video - very informative - can you tell me the name of that background track

[@FotodioxInc]

It's called The Classy Way and we got it from Audioblocks. Unfortunately it doesn't look like it's available on that site anymore.

[@JobQuestUnveiled]

Where did you get this tfor only 20 bucks?!

[@FotodioxInc]

Thrift store. Price has gone up a bit on ebay, but it's still possible to find one for around $45

[@baljindermand171]

Will this good for professional photography , Will it focus on a whole man like portraits also

[@FotodioxInc]

It's not the sharpest lens, so while it's good for nature photography and video, it's not going to give you the most professional look.

[@INOUTER1]

That Was Very Nice, Thank You.! What Is Your Opinion On a Telefoto Opteka 500mm F/8 High Definition Mirror FDixed On My SONY...??? Thank You Sir.!!

[@FotodioxInc]

It's going to give you a very similar look to the footage and stills in this video. Mirror telephoto lenses can't compete with regular telephotos in terms of quality, but the lower price tag can be worth it, especially if your project's subject matter is strong.

[@wasted_js1472]

Will this work on a canon powershot s3 is?

[@FotodioxInc]

It looks like that camera has a fixed lens that can't be removed, so this setup unfortunately wouldn't work. You need a camera with interchangeable lenses to adapt a lens to it.

[@SexkeksProducts]

0:48 No shit, you want to use a 500mm lens outdoors. 😂

[@FotodioxInc]

:)

[@blackspider2274]

I bought a manual 500 mm Vivitar telephoto lens last summer off amazon for around $150. I haven't used it much, but I find it best in AV mode. Shots come out better in that mode for some reason. I'm not a professional or anything. just like taking pics. In other modes the image is basically really white? Haven't seen much in the line of small birds yet to see what it does with that?

[@ohjajohh]

3:24 I'm glad I'm not the only one with dust on my sensor

[@FotodioxInc]

Oh man, aint that the truth! No matter how much we try to keep our sensors clean, we always end up putting out at least some video with dirty sensors :P

[@paolomachnig]

Hi. I'd like to buy it for some moon shoots. My doubt is about the sharpness... what do you think?

[@FotodioxInc]

It's not super sharp, but it's not soft either. I'd say it's somewhere in the middle quality-wise. Here's a demo image taken with this lens for reference: www.flickr.com/photos/seanandersonmedia/27022763807

[@paolomachnig]

THANKS!!

[@rajibsharma1111]

Hey!! Do you ship to India? if yes, i would love to order the lens and tbe adapter for my a6000.

[@FotodioxInc]

Hi Kali, we do ship to India but we only sell the adapter. You'll have to buy the lens from somewhere else. Just search "Five Star 500mm" on google and look for buying options.

[@josegomez1716]

Hey.. thank you very much for your video. I really need this lens for that ocation to take photos of nature and the same time, for the surf in my town. Sorry ir you not understand me, my english is so bad. :(

[@FotodioxInc]

Hi Jose, no problem, your English is actually pretty good! Search "Five Star 500mm Lens" on Amazon and Ebay, there are some good deals to be had. Have a great day!

[@ia05]

Good Info. I am also looking for same lens but could not find in thrift stores. Gurnee cop turned around in the video :) I am in Waukegan.

[@kaushalkadu6680]

can i mount on canon eos 1300d

[@FotodioxInc]

Hi KAUSHAL KADU, yes, you'll just need our T-mount to Canon EOS adapter. Here's the link: www.fotodioxpro.com/products/t2-eos

[@DanielRodriguez-dj6zr]

Hey, great video, you have any link to buy that lens from amazon? thanks

[@FotodioxInc]

This is a different brand but it looks like the same lens: www.amazon.com/Neewer-Definition-Multi-coated-Telephoto-Included/dp/B00H8K6874/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=five+star+500mm+lens&qid=1588864144&sr=8-4

[@motopevlog4450]

sir can use to canon 1200d?

[@FotodioxInc]

Yes, you'll just need our T-mount to EOS adapter. Here's the link: fotodioxpro.com/products/t2-eos?_pos=1&_sid=d3d2d8b4d&_ss=r

[@Felixsch549]

good adapter for this lens to a nikon d 5600? any ideas?

[@FotodioxInc]

Yes, you'll need our T-mount to Nikon adapter. Here's the link: fotodioxpro.com/products/t2-nikf

[@Felixsch549]

thanks ! and there wont be any problems with the flipping mirror?

[@FotodioxInc]

Nope, you shouldn't have any issues.

[@narrischguat]

thx

[@anindyabarman6235]

It will fit in a3500 ?

[@FotodioxInc]

Yes, you'll just need this adapter: fotodioxpro.com/products/t2-snye

[@f1livenews2023]

someone knows how to disassemble it to clean the mold inside

[@FotodioxInc]

We haven't disassembled ours, but it's a fairly simple build, so it shouldn't be too difficult to disassemble to clean.

[@f1livenews2023]

@@FotodioxInc it's not so easy, that's Y I'm asking. I need some kind of tool to take off the front ring

[@FotodioxInc]

@@f1livenews2023 Okay, we haven't done this ourselves, so I'd recommend looking around online. There should be someone who's done it.

[@f1livenews2023]

@@FotodioxInc not at all

[@dayronmarquez7119]

Hi, I really appreciate your video, it's great. I would like to buy exactly this same lens, could you help me with the name and where can I buy it? If possible the link would be great. Thank you very much for your collaboration.

[@FotodioxInc]

Hi Dayron, just search "Five Star 500mm lens" on ebay. Here's a link to the search results: www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XFive+Star+500mm+lens.TRS0&_nkw=Five+Star+500mm+lens&_sacat=0

[@tecno4u31]

That lens or Gloxy 900 mm F/8???

[@FotodioxInc]

No, it's a Five Star 500mm f/8

[@fanfarming4620]

Can I you for Len photographer plx any one tell me plxx

[@FotodioxInc]

Hi Kamal, if you're looking for the lens we used in this video, just search "Five Star 500mm lens" on ebay.

[@kaushalkadu6680]

I want to buy this lens how to buy it?

[@FotodioxInc]

Just search "Five Star 500mm lens" on ebay. Here's a link to the search results: www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XFive+Star+500mm+lens.TRS0&_nkw=Five+Star+500mm+lens&_sacat=0

[@ApoorvaVarshadhara]

What about auto focus..??

[@FotodioxInc]

You have to focus manually with this lens.

[@cavansmith655]

Would this work on a Nikon 1 j5?

[@FotodioxInc]

Yes, you'll just need our T-mount to Nikon 1 adapter. Here's the link: fotodioxpro.com/products/t2-n1

[@RobBob555]

no, you will need to use it with your right trouser leg rolled up 2 inches above the knee.

[@bloubear2557]

500mm at 2.7x crop is crazy

[@lukaberiani6398]

Nice review. where did you get it for 25$ ?

[@FotodioxInc]

Ebay. Search Five Star 500mm lens. Some sellers will try to sell them for around $70 but every now and then one will pop up at a lower price.

[@sahilkhanvlog]

Nice

[@FotodioxInc]

Thanks!

[@johncrisp]

5 BUCKS SAYS THE PO PO HAD TO TRY TO FUCK WITH HIM..LOL

[@leonsoto80229]

COPS...... RUNNNNNNN

[@Nitrodius]

25 bucks? holycow, here in the Netherlands it will be at least a start pricing of 150 euros on discount..

[@Nitrodius]

for a fake brand

[@FotodioxInc]

There are other versions of this lens out there. I recommend searching "500mm t-mount lens" You should be able to find better prices.

[@Nitrodius]

@@FotodioxInc found one after a month, just bought it today for 129 T2 converter to Ef thanks. also for the video

[@BahamJunPiano]

Hi! Thank you for the info! Can you recommend the way to avoid any shake? Even with good stabilization and auto-focus turned off, no wind, the image shakes.. Is there a perfect lens to buy? Thank you... e.g. your water tower is also shaking a tiny bit, when you are showing it close the first time. Or like this bird watching kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3KVhWR9fc2DmdE I want to solve this problem. Thank you!!

[@FotodioxInc]

Unfortunately this is an issue you'll always run into with a long manual lens like this that has no electronic stabilization. You can always use in-body stabilization if your camera has it, or add stabilization in post in your editing software. Having a heavy tripod that locks down tightly can also help reduce shake.

[@BahamJunPiano]

@@FotodioxInc thank you!

[@dxTunes]

where did you get the lens?

[@FotodioxInc]

Ebay. Just search "Five Star 500mm lens"

[@ishuyadvv]

Hey, nice video . But I have a query. That is , is there any focus ring on this lens.

[@FotodioxInc]

Yes, it does have a focus ring.

[@ishuyadvv]

Can you make a video on how to use it.

[@FotodioxInc]

Just turn the focus ring left or right near the front of the lens to adjust the focus.

[@ishuyadvv]

Okay , thanks 👍

[@KaptainCanuck]

NOTE: T2 adapters are called, originally, M42 or, I believe, Pentax. So, if a lens states any of these three mounts then they are compatible with any camera. Also, note that the older cameras mostly 35mm and so less "cropping" therefore, the pre-digital lenses will work on crop sensors (and the 4/3s (2x) crop sensor of Olympus) less than full frame but a crop sensor lens on full frame will have vignetting.

[@FotodioxInc]

Hi Kyosa, the T2 and M42 mounts are actually different. They both have the same thread size, but the pitch is different so if you try to mount a T2 lens on an M42 adapter or vice-versa, you'll only be able to screw the lens one to two turns before it jams. That's why we sell both T2 and M42 adapters.

[@KaptainCanuck]

Fotodiox Thanks for the clarification. I was led to believe they were the same.

[@iomer30390]

so im guessing we cant find a brand new piece, as its is vintage?

[@FotodioxInc]

Yes, these are older lenses but you can find them for a good price on Amazon and Ebay.

[@MCrelationz]

Who else got scared when they say the cop car drive by right after the first time?

[@FotodioxInc]

:)

[@FotodioxInc]

We were fine :)

[@joshuasmith1215]

I thought I was going to see a beatdown...

[@user-fj9rh7vd8l]

You buy the new one with hood

[@FotodioxInc]

No, we bought a used one. No hood was included.

[@anthonywike8042]

cop was scoping you

[@FotodioxInc]

:)

[@Whiskyreviews]

This costs 200$ ,not 25$

[@FotodioxInc]

You can actually get them for a lot less. Here's a link to some: www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=five+star+500mm+lens&_sacat=0

[@raftermanhoward1883]

You keep using the word 'telephoto' when you mean 'prime.' Apart from that, good video.

[@lmishelle2005]

Hey, so I just bought the same monster lens from amazon. the problem is that on the view finder, it appears to be very blurry and I am unable to decrease the zoom so it can more in focus. I have a Sony a37. Any suggestions?

[@FotodioxInc]

It's a prime lens so you won't be able to zoom in or out--the 500mm is fixed. Are you able to focus to infinity--that is, are you able to focus on the horizon/things very far away? If you're unable to do that you may have a damaged/faulty lens.

[@lmishelle2005]

I have tried that yet but once I do, I'll keep you in the loop. Also, is it normal for it it be blurry when it's up close?

[@lmishelle2005]

Correction, I haven't tried it yet

[@FotodioxInc]

Yes, it has a limit to how close it can focus.

[@pierluc_cr]

If you try to take a photo of something in home, except if you live in a monstrously big home, everything will be blurry. You have to go outside to test it. Do I'm correct?