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    Admiral 100-500 mm f/ 5.6-8 MC Macro
    Admiral 100-500 mm f/ 5.6-8 MC Macro

    Admiral 100-500 mm f/ 5.6-8 MC Macro

    100–500mm · f/5.6–8

    Overview

    The Admiral 100-500mm f/5.6-8 MC Macro is a heavy (approx. 1.5 kg), well-built lens with a dedicated hard case and metal hood. It offers reasonable sharpness and nice bokeh, though some minimal purple fringing is noted (invisible). Focusing is difficult at longer focal lengths, and a tripod is recommended due to its weight (Jvg). It suits photographers needing extra reach for distant subjects, with performance comparable to many 500mm mirror lenses (FotoPete).