Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6

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About This Lens

Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6 is a telephoto lens with a 499.7 mm focal length and f/5.6 aperture for Contax & Yashica cameras. Weighing 1865 g measuring 112 mm in length, it's a substantial option for wildlife, sports, and distant subject photography.

Key Features

499.7 mm focal length
f/5.6 aperture
9-blade aperture for smooth bokeh

Best For

Wildlife photography

Sports and action

Bird photography

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Sentiment

5.0

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Specifications

5.0

Optical and physical characteristics

Build Quality

7.0

Materials and construction

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Specifications

Optics

Focal Length499.7 mm

Aperturef/5.6

Min. Focus Distance4.9 m

Aperture Blades9

Dimensions

Weight1865 g

Length112 mm

Diameter290 mm

Compatibility

MountContax & Yashica

Sensor FormatFull Frame

TypeTelephoto

Features

Autofocus✗

Image Stabilization✗

Weather Sealed✗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6 have autofocus?: No, the Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6 is a manual focus lens.
Does the Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6 have image stabilization?: No, the Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6 does not have built-in image stabilization.
Is the Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6 weather sealed?: No, the Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6 is not weather sealed.
What cameras is the Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6 compatible with?: The Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6 is designed for Contax & Yashica cameras.
How much does the Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6 weigh?: The Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6 weighs 1865 grams.
What is the Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6 best used for?: The Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6 with its 499.7 mm focal length is best suited for wildlife, sports, and distant subject photography.

Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6

About This Lens

Key Features

Best For

Camera Index Score

Where to Buy

Specifications

Compare Carl Zeiss Tele-Apotessar T* 500 mm f/5.6

Recommended Accessories

Lens Cases & Bags

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ARVOK Camera Lens Case, Water Resistant Protective Pouch for DSLR Camera, 4 Size Thick Bag for Nikon, Tamron, Sigma, Pentax, Sony, Fuji, Panasonic (4 Pack)

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