Bower 500mm review

Bower 500mm is one of the three reflex (mirror lenses) lenses of Nikon, which was very popular in the past. This lens is similar to lenses of a telescope because of the mirrors structure. Their main advantage it their light weight and short length and this is because the "folded" structure of the mirrors. With this lens you can not change the aperture adjuster which is fixed on 8. The lens is designed for a manual focusing.

It has a much different rendering of out of focus areas than a normal lens. Also, there is no colors distortion. The colors come out as in reality.

There is no automatically light measure but only manual.

This reflective lens there is also no spatial distortion. However, since there is a small mirror on the optical axle in the front part of the lens, the reflective lens creates bokeh similar to round bagels.

Because of the relatively small aperture adjuster it is more sensitive to "licking" of light from the eyepiece and for creating under-exposure which entails bleaching and flooding of noise (snow). It is important to make sure to make the light measuring when the eyepiece is covered whether by hand or by eye.

When holding this light lens it is impossible to believe that it has focus length of 500mm. the weight and length can be very misleading. In spite of her light weight, using it entails all the precautions of a long lens: a massive tripod and a strong tripod head.

Features:

Filter Size: 30.5mm (rear)
f/Stop Range: f/8.0 (fixed)
Minimum Focus Distance: 5.6′ (1.7 m)
Magnification: 1:2.7
Angle of View: 4.1° x 2.7° (WxH)
2.7° x 1.8° (WxH) w/ APS-C (15 x 22mm) cameras
Groups/Elements: 6/7
Length: 3.5″ (88mm)
Maximum Diameter: 3.0″ (77mm)
Weight: 0.70 lb (320g)ד

I think i have made up my mind on getting a D80.

i have found 2 combinations of lenses i could get

(they are nikon lenses ofcourse)

1- 18-55 mm
2- 70-300 mm VR

(,330)

OR

1- 18-55mm
2- 70-300mm
3- 50mm f/1.8

(,125)
(this one comes with some random accessories aswell)

i shoot mainley portraits and landscapes. sometimes wildlife and sports. i travel a lot aswell

which combination should i get?
They are all Nikkor nikon lenses
they are all also AF

the apertures for both combos:

18-55 is f/3.5 - 5.6
70-300 VR is f/4 - 5.6
50mm is f/1.8

I have a Canon Rebel XTI with the stock kit lens and also the 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. Looking to get another. What would you recommend? Thanks! =)

When should I use and shouldnt use a 18-200mm 5.6 lens?
I also use a 70-300mm and 50mm 2.8 lens I could use instead, if you could suggest when are best times for using each. Should I just use 50mm as much as possible, and just try cropping the image down?
the 50mm is a prime lens 2.8 nikon

I have the standard 18-55mm, 55-200mm VR and a 50mm 1.8D - all Nikon lenses. If I buy a film camera for a photography class, can I use these lenses?

I have a Canon Rebel XTI with the stock kit lens and also the 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. Looking into getting another. What would you recommend? Thanks! =)

The three lenses I own are all Canon and manual focus. I use them with a Canon A-1 (a 35mm film camera). I love film, but I would also like a digital option, without having to purchase all new lenses. The three lenses I own are:

1) Canon Zoom Lens FD 70-210mm 1:4 [This is my telescopic]

2) Canon Zoom Lens FD 28-55mm 1:3.5-4.5

3) Canon Lens FD 50mm 1:1.4

Please help! I really want a digital camera compatible with these lenses!

I currently have the Nikon N80 film SLR camera and was wondering if I could use a Sigma dSLR macro lens on it. This is the lens I'm looking at:
http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-50mm-Macro-Nikon-Cameras/dp/B0002P19Q2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1241744118&sr=8-4

I know that this lens can be used with Nikon dSLRs, but I don't know if most dSLR lenses can be used on a SLR.

Thank you so much!

Which camera lens would be a better investment?

a Minolta MD 50mm 1:2 at .00
or
a Minolta MD 50mm 1:1.7 at .50

and whats the difference between an MC and an MD?
also, its for a Minolta X-7A

I just bought a Nikon FM Chrome 35mm camera. It didn't come with a lens. I want to buy a 50mm f/1.7 lens. Does it have to be a Nikon brand or can it be something else?

I found my father's old Canon AE-1 from quite a few years ago, along with a couple of lenses. The lenses are:

FD 28mm 1:2.8
FD 50mm 1:1.4
FD 70-210mm 1:4

I'm wondering if these lenses are usable in any DSLRs, and if it's worth buying a DSLR that is able to use them (I'm about to buy my first DSLR). Are these lenses useful in any way in a new camera?

It is a Vivitar V3800N Manual SLR Camera with 50mm.

I know that it can take any K Mount Lenses, but what is that? I'm only a beginner in photography. [[I'm taking photography in high school]]

If you could send me some links on what flashes and lenses would work. [[Some that aren't too expensive, would be great]]

Thanks!

Which camera lens would be a better inversion?

a Minolta MD 50mm 1:2 at .00
or
a Minolta MD 50mm 1:1.7 at .50

and whats the difference between an MC and an MD?
I mean investment.

Jeez.
I meant Investment.

anyways,
Its for a Minolta X-7A

No Budget! You could have whatever you like, Nikon Or Canon

I would Choose The New Canon 5d Mark II, With a 16-35mm f/2.8L lens, and 70-200mm f/2.8 IS L lens. I would also get a 50mm f/1.2L lens. I would also use the Lenses of my 30d. This question is solely for fun.