About the Kowa 500mm f/5.6 FL Telephoto Lens / Spotting Scope TP-556:
The Kowa 500 mm f/5.6 FL Telephoto Lens/Scope is a versatile 500 mm long telephoto lens that can be adapted for use with Canon, Nikon, Pentax or Micro 4/3 cameras with optional adapters. There are also optional adapters available that will turn this lens into a 350mm lens or an 850mm lens. It may also be adapted for use as a spotting scope using a separate optional adapter.
Kowa 500mm f/5.6 FL Telephoto Lens / Spotting Scope Features...
- Compact 500 mm lens that can be adapted for use with Canon, Nikon, Pentax or Micro 4/3 cameras
- Optional mount adapters can convert lens to 350 mm or 850 mm lens
- Can be adapted for use as a spotting scope
Kowa 500mm f/5.6 FL Telephoto Lens / Spotting Scope Specifications...
Equipment Type: Telephoto Lens / Spotting Scope
Focal Length: 500 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/5.6
Minimum: f/11
Format Compatibility: 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor
Angle of View: 4.9 degree
Minimum Focus Distance: 9.84' (3.0 m)
Magnification: 0.17x
Groups/Elements: 7/7
Diaphragm Blades: 9
Tripod Collar: Yes Removable - rotating
Filter Thread Front: 95 mm
Dimensions: (DxL) Approx. 4.0 x 13.4" (10.16 x 34.04 cm)
Weight: 4.34 lb (1.97 kg)
Kowa Product Number: TP-556