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    Pallas 500 mm f/ 8
    Pallas 500 mm f/ 8

    Pallas 500 mm f/ 8

    500mm · f/8

    Overview

    The Pallas 500mm f/8 mirror lens is compact and light, but its fixed f/8 aperture and lack of stabilization make it challenging to use. Optically, it eliminates chromatic aberration but suffers from low sharpness and donut bokeh. Build quality is solid with a smooth focus ring, but manual focusing is difficult due to narrow depth of field and dim viewfinder. It suits photographers who prioritize portability and are willing to work within its limitations, especially with modern high-ISO cameras.