Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Multi-Coated ED Mirror T-Mount, Manual Focus Lens, White

2015-04-08T21:00:00

The inexpensive pricetag allows most shooters to enjoy the telephoto experience. Its not the sharpest, but it does get you closer to your subject to make for some fun imagery. A little work in post and you'll have a usable image.

glenn k.

2013-11-26T19:00:00

We needed a 500mm lens for a video project where the camera stood a 50-50 chance of ending up in the water. I wasn't willing to risk a Canon lens (or a 5d camera) that cost several thousand dollars, but this $150 Rokinon on a Canon Rebel T2i did the job nicely. You have to work within its limitations (i.e., single aperture stop and lack of contrast), but we were able to fix everything in post-production. If you're someone who would only need a lens this long occasionally, it's a good buy.

Eric R.