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    Hanimex 500 mm f/ 8
    Hanimex 500 mm f/ 8

    Hanimex 500 mm f/ 8

    500mm · f/8

    Overview

    The Hanimex 500mm f/8 mirror lens is optically mediocre, with a consensus that it is 'not so good'. Its large diameter and low mass make it very hard to hold steady, and the focus ring turns too little for precise manual focus, causing difficulty with the razor-thin depth of field. Using a TechArt Pro LM-EA7 for autofocus is unreliable. It may suit users seeking an ultra-cheap super-telephoto for static subjects in good light, but handling and focus precision are major drawbacks.