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- I reviewed this lens in the past, and I've had people ask questions about getting it set up and working on their camera. I decided to make this video giving some basic instruction for use of this lens.
The basics of this video also apply to other brands and versions of this same lens, as well as other cheap, manual telephoto lenses.
Review of this lens: • Cheap Telephoto Lens: ...
Shutter speed explanation: • DSLR Manual Mode Basic...
Aperture explanation: • DSLR Manual Mode Basic...
ISO explanation: • DSLR Manual Mode Basic...
You need to make a correction of a HUGE error. The first settings are NOT a zoom function. The settings with the lines are for focus and not zoom. The numbers next to the knurled ring is the focal distance/focus indicator and the numbers on the other end of the lines are the aperture setting. There is no zoom on a prime lens!!!
Holy cow, I never caught that after all this time. I accidentally called it a zoom the first two times. This was just a misspeak, as I know full well this is a prime lens with no zoom function, and I properly call it focus a moment later. But this is a glaring issue. Good catch. I'll see about getting that corrected. Thanks.
I have this comment pinned for now, so hopefully anyone who is confused will see this comment. I could create an update video with a correction of this and one other, less critical, but meaningful point another commenter made and place a card linking to it in the video at the point of the mistake, though that wouldn't really jump out to most viewers. I think the only other option would be to remove, correct and re-upload the video. I actually just got the lens back (I had loaned it to a cousin's young son who is really into photography and he just returned it a few days ago) so I could take some more sample shots and make a new, updated video with the lens and simply remove this one and upload the corrected video.
Anyone have any thoughts as to which route I should take?
Just an excellent, thoughtful, slow presentation for beginning camera and lens users. Thank you for your really excellent instruction for us newbies.
I have looked all over for an explanation on how to use this lens. Yours is the best I have seen. Thank you for the help.
Thank you for providing this info. I just purchased a Nikon D7500 and the Vivitar 500mm lense was part of the package. I am looking forward to using the lense now that I know how the camera should be set up. You do a real good job of explaining everything. Thank you!
I did buy one and I have to say, the learning curve is high. it takes a bit to get used to. I also found, with a Nikon D3400, that just turning the nob on top to M--manual focus--is not enough. You have to go into the camera settings and adjust the setting from Auto-Focus (AF) to Manual-Focus (MF). Then when you are done with he lens you have to back into settings and return to Auto-Focus; you may also have to reset your settings in order to resume use of the standard Nikon lens. Because the lens is long and heavy, a tripod is almost a must, though a photographer can learn how to hold the lens steady. Once you get the hang of it, the photographs aren't bad.
Great video. I got this lens in my gf2 camera. It is awesome for close-ups of planes
Nice video. I just purchased a Nikon D3500 from Amazon and it includes one of those lenses. Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to trying it out.
This helped me SO much! I've had this lens for three years but could never figure out how to use it! Thank you!!!
Happy to help.
I got the "ultimax" version of this lens to shoot the eclipse (2024) and it's really not bad. With a DIY solar filter and careful focusing you can see sunspots!
Nice!
Good explanation of the process and certainly helpful for people with no experience with manual lenses. However, the aperture setting process needs more explanation. This is a "pre-set" lens which means you set the working aperture (the one you want to shoot the pic with) and then open up (with the ring closer to the camera) and focus. Then close down with said ring and take the pic. The reason is as follows. Let's say you want to take a pic which needs f 22 (bright lights, moon, whatever). Now it is pretty hard if not impossible to focus the lens at f22 through the viewfinder. So you open up with the ring to the maximum stop (f8 in this case) and focus and then close down to the PRE-SET aperture without taking the eye from the viewfinder and take the pic. A lens without pre-set requires you to open up, focus and then look at the aperture ring to set the working aperture. Your subject might have moved or scampered alltogether during that moment. Good luck finding it again with 500mm :) As to handheld shooting. It is possible to get (relatively) sharp pics by employing the reciprocal rule. In the film days where there was no image stabilisation we had to use it (with any given focal lenght)to get sharp pics. It's simple: the shutter speed has to be equal to or exceed the focal lenght of the lens used. For a 500mm lens that means at least 1/500ths of a second. And don't forget to figure in the 'crop' factor of your camera, 1.5x in the case of Nikon so a minimum of 1/750ths of a second. Make it 1/1000ths to be sure. Luckily we have enough ISO to play with in modern cameras. I normally don't comment on youtube postings.But I think the work you put into your post deserved a reply.
I appreciate the comment and the helpful information.
My thoughts too... 👍
The aperture is not preset. The maximum aperture is set, allegedly, at 8.0 but there would be no aperture ring if that were so. I have on of these budget 500mm lenses and the same goes: 8.0 but I can still change the aperture regardless of what the specs say.
Very informative video.
Thanks for the efforts.
Thank you so much, this was a easy and understandable review. Really needed help and this was a big help!
Bought a similar lens to this, the specs are 300mm f5.6 but with the same build design.
This is very helpful video to a new photographers, we also sells same lens for white version and high quality on Amazon
Thank you very much for the information. It's very helpful for me because i just bought the same lens (Toyo Optics) brand name. I bought it for $15.00 and it's practically new.
It's the same as the one you have. I'll be buying an adapter for my PENTAX K5-IIS to use it. If you can recommend an adapter for my camera I'll appreciate it very much.
Once again, many thanks!!!🤗👍🏻
Thanks. Great video
showing example shots or footage would be nice
I have a review of this lens and I do show a couple sample shots and link to a few full size images in the description. This video was in response to people on the review video asking how to work the lens, so I didn't include any photos. I let my cousin's young son have the lens (he is getting into photography and is really enthusiastic about it), otherwise I'd make a new video showing more shots.
I will be reviewing another inexpensive lens soon. A 420-800mm lens. I will be sure to include more example photos and possibly some video in that review.
Thank you this is helpful. I just got this lens.
I have a canon t6 and it actually works in auto mode. I obviously have to adjust the lens manually. But I was surprised it did recognise the lens.
Thank you. Very beautiful.
I got the same lens but through vivitar.
Only problem I'm having is the adapter/ t ring won't fit to the lens but will attach to my t3i. Did they send me the wrong adapter/t ring or am I missing something?
very very good explanetion thank
Excellent tutorial man * Thanks ! Cheers *
In regards to the MF/AF button on the camera, many Sony cameras have a button on both the camera and the lens. If you need MF, turn off the lens button instead of the camera. Also, most Sony can shoot manual focus even if the camera button is set to AF.
Depending on the specific lens and camera, many Nikon and Canon cameras will allow you to focus manually as well, even if the camera and/or lens is in auto-focus (including some lenses on my Nikon). With this lens, my Nikon will not allow a photo to be taken unless the switch on the body is in the manual focus position.
Bros I have one big issue, yesterday I was shooting and was using the 500mm, later I tried the 2x converter to make it 1000mm but was to hard to control, so I took it off and saved it, put the 500mm mode again and some minutes later finished the work.
The issue started today, when I tried to use the 500mm again didn't fit my camera, I have the adapter for my Canon camera like yesterday but the lens didn't fit it, but when I use the 2x to make it 1000mm it works, so I don't know what happened
Someone has an idea on that could've happend to my lens or if I lost something?
I did check the lens manual and looks that I have all the pieces...
This is an old post, so I don't know if you have figured it out, but if not, the problem is likely that these lenses often come in a screw mount and have an adapter that makes it fit your camera brand. Look to see if the lens adapter stayed connected to the 2x converter. If so, the threads are incompatible with your camera. This is why when you reattach the 2x converter, which has the lens adapter on it, it works. Just my guess. I have had 2 of these lenses ; one was a screw mount with an adapter, and the other came with the proper mount built into the lens.
Is it helpful to take a photo of hawk on the tree? How's the quality like?
Great video.
I have a cannon rebel ios. And can’t take pictures, which setting do I used? I already tried manual mode but doesn’t work. Pictures are all black.
If the camera allows you to take a picture, but the picture turns out all black, I would start by checking all your exposure settings. Check the aperture of the lens and make sure it is set on f8. Then try increasing the exposure settings of the camera to see if you can get the image to brighten up. Try slowing the shutter speed first. Can you see anything through the viewfinder with the lens attached? If so, and the shutter actuates when you push the shutter button, then it's likely just an exposure setting in the camera that needs to be adjusted.
@@bigtb1717 thanks a lot! That was it. I’m still very new at this. Thanks for the quick response and again thanks for the help.
No problem. Happy to help.
Never saw a 500 like this that was any good. There's a 400mm similar to this that's pretty good.
Great video ...will it work on my ae 1program thanks be blessed
I can't say for sure, but I think it would work if you could get the correct T-ring. That camera has an FD mount, so you would have to get a T mount for Canon FD. I'm sure they exist, but they may be difficult to come by since that mount is far less popular than the newer Canon mount. Also, on a film camera I fear you will have a lot of blurry shots due to the difficulty of focusing with this lens.
Having said that, I haven't shot with film very much and it was probably twenty years ago. So I cannot say for sure how easy it would or would not be to get good shots with this lens.
@@bigtb1717 thanks I just got and came with the t-caf ring ..lucky and it is kuminor brand... thanks again be blessed
,just another reply it also came with a lens attachment of 70+ mm , does it means + or -.. thanks again
I'm not sure what attachment you are talking about. Do you have a link to the lens attachment you are talking about?
Where can I find your other vidoes? When I take a picture it comes out dark through this lens.
Can you see an image at all, or is it pure black? If an image is too dark make sure the aperture of the lens is set at the f/8 and try either slowing the shutter or raising the ISO of the camera. What is the general situation you are trying to take pictures of (for instance, was it in full daylight, dusk, etc.)? Are you able to list the exposure settings used?
Can this lease be used for taking photos of moving aircraft. Or is it not advanced enough?
You could use it for that, but the aperture is fairly slow, it has no image stabilization and it is manual focus, so it will be more difficult than with some other lenses.
@@bigtb1717 thank you for the reply. I just bought the canon rebel eos T7. It came with this camera. I just wonder what telephoto lense would be better for it.
If this lens came with the camera, I would give it a try first and see what kind of results you can get with it. If you find you need something else to achieve the results you are after (faster aperture, autofocus, etc.) there are many telephoto lenses available for the Canon EF mount.
@@bigtb1717 and thank you for the reply
Does that mean it still will not work even with aperture priority automatic?
It depends on your camera. Some cameras can provide metering without any information from the lens. Some cameras rely on information from the lens for any kind of automatic metering operation and will only work in full manual mode.
@@bigtb1717 well you might think I would be better off going completely manual all the time because I don't like or trust autofocus and prefer to set the aperture myself although I am happy enough to let the camera set the shutter speed itself needless to say I use aperture priority automatic all the time and with my Olympus E500 four thirds crop senser I can still get to work even when I am using my 600 mm mirror lens (giving me a possible 1200 mm) with a fixed aperture of F/8
Sir...can I use this in any canon DSLR
If you get it with a Canon EF mount, it should work with pretty much any DSLR with an EF mount.
Hi this is work with canon 1200d without any adapter ?
It should work with that camera. You would just need to make sure you get one with the correct camera mount/t-ring. As long as you get one with a Canon EF mount t-ring you should be good.
@@bigtb1717 thanks for ur update
Is that zoom? On my end, it only works as focus and there is no zoom, all is already at 500mm
I apologize. That was a missspeak. It is just focus. I think I call it focus later and I do mention that it is a fixed, 500mm focal length. But I did misspeak and call it zoom.
@@bigtb1717 No problem, i got a mini shock thinking I was missing an element, but then i was fine. I should have finished watching : D
Is this lens going to work for sports?
Got this as a gift and I mostly shoot sports, so I'm with the doubt if it is going to be useful
Probably not. With no autofocus and difficult to hit manual focus, it will be extremely difficult to get sharp shots with this lens on moving subjects. Not to mention the F8 aperture making fast shutter speeds less practical (for freezing sports action). This lens is going to be best on a tripod pointing at stationary, or mostly stationary subjects. It might work for some sports shooting, but it will be pretty limited.
@@bigtb1717 yeah... That was my fear..
I have a Kalimar 1:8 would it fit into a Rebel EOS ti 6?
I don't know anything about that lens, other than a quick google search found something that looks the same as the Bower in the video. If so it should work with the Ti6 as long as you have a Canon t-ring.
Neat! How does one use the graduated markings?
Find an old school (before autofocus came into being) and get them to explain it. This channel owner is too young to know what the controls do let alone their use.
Muchas gracias, ha sido de mucha ayuda.
Then... with this lens you can't do the autofocus, and it is bad if you want take bird's pictures, right? 🤔
Birds in flight would be extremely difficult to pull off with this lens. No auto focus, really sensitive manual focus, no image stabilization and an F/8 aperture all combine to make it difficult to get sharp pictures of anything in motion. Not impossible, but very difficult.
Will this Lens work with Canon T7i for Moon pictures? if not could please recommend one for clear pics of the moon at close up? Thank you for the help.
Yes, it will. Take the photo at dusk, not twilight or later.
Can you tell me how to adjust the lens so that the top of the lens faces upwards
There are 3 screws on the T-mount adapter. Use a flat screw driver to loosen them, then you can adjust turn the lens so that the markers are facing upwards.
Btw, I use this lens on my Sony A7ii with the Fotodiox Pronto adapter, and I get auto focus. It's accurate and fast enough for slow moving birds. Birds in flight is a hit and miss.
Thanks for help!
Can you put an extender lens on this?
I believe you could put a teleconverter on this, but keep in mind, it will reduce the light and optical clarity.
I recently got a 420-800mm lens to test and review. If that lens ends up being any good, it would probably be a better option than a teleconverter on the lens I reviewed here.
Yes, you can but do not use teleconverters which use glass. use the extender rings that have no glass because they will not reduce the sharpness of the lens. A 1.5 teleconverter, with some lenses, won't reduce quality a large amount.
Can I use it with Canon Rebel T6i? Im just a newbie
Yes, you can use this lens on that camera. Just make sure to get the Canon mount and you should be good.
We can use for canon 200d
Thanks for the help!
thanks for the vid, very helpful, :O). would have liked to have seen a few test shots or video tho .
I have a review of this lens and I do show a couple sample shots and link to a few full size images in the description. This video was in response to people on the review video asking how to work the lens, so I didn't include any photos. I let my cousin's young son have the lens (he is getting into photography and is really enthusiastic about it), otherwise I'd make a new video showing more shots.
I will be reviewing another inexpensive lens soon. A 420-800mm lens. I will be sure to include more example photos and possibly some video in that review.
tengo uno toyoptics pero se supone que era montura canon xD y no le hace :c .. que adaptador debo comprar? . D:
What are my pics blurry? I am using a tripod??
Getting sharp manual focus with this lens can be a bit challenging. Also, what settings are you using (i.e. shutter speed, ISO)? How distant is your subject? This lens has a fairly long minimum focus distance of 20 or 30 feet, so anything closer than that may not be able to get to clear focus.
The Bower Lens looks just like the Vivatar Telephoto Lens.
It is sold under several names, including Vivitar. Same lens.
I received a ultimax telephoto lens for d3500 and I don't know how to mount
I don't know which specific lens you got, but is it similar to the one in the video? If so, did you get the correct t-ring with it?
@@bigtb1717 yes, when I mount it, it says lens not attached. 500mm
@@bigtb1717 I see blurry and f--
You have to put the mode dial in manual mode (M) for it to work. It will still show F- at that point becuase the lens has no electronics to tell the camera what the aperture is. It will also be manual focus only, so it will be blurry until you manually focus on something. I hope that helps.
@@bigtb1717 it is in manual, how to focus
I'm wandering if u can help me, I've got a justu 400-800mm manual lens, it's connecting fine but it won't let me set up aperture everything else works and when I put on another lens it also works on aperture, can u help me? I'm hoping it's not broken
Oh I use a d5000 which it said was compatible with
I don't have any experience with that lens, but my guess is that you must set the aperture on the lens itself, not through the camera. Maybe something similar to the lens in my video.
In that case, just like with the Bower lens in the video, the camera won't know, and so it won't display the aperture. Since it doesn't have control, it won't know what you have it set for, but it should still work.
bigtb1717 I had a look again at it and spent a couple of hours turns out even though they posted it was compatible with my camera it's not, luckily I only got it yesterday and it's free collection, gutted I couldn't find a big lens like that for the price but I baught one that definitely is compatible I've been searching for hours to make sure ahaha sorry to disturb you, I thought I was going thick for a moment
Thanks
Thank you
PLease let me know where to buy the mounting ring for Zoom lense
Are you looking for a t-ring for your camera so you can mount this type of lens? Many of these lenses will come with a t-ring for a specific camera, but if you need a t-ring you can get them many places. Amazon and ebay as well as many camera supply and telescope supply shops online will sell t-rings.
@@bigtb1717 : Hi Thank you for the response , i am very new to photography , i bought this opteka 500 mm f/8 telephoto lens thinking it can be used for smart phone. after googling found it is not for phone , what kind of ring can i buy for this to fit for like NIKON or orhter brands camera, i dont have a camera yet. you Answer will be really helpful - Thank you so much
@@qbitsday3438 First you need a camera with interchangable lenses (such as a DSLR or Mirrorless camera system). Once you have the camera you just have to get a t-ring for the camera mount you have. So, for example, if you got a Nikon DSLR you would just have to get a t-ring for Nikon F mount. What t-ring you get will depend on what camera brand and model you get.
bigtb1717 thank you .which means I don’t have to worry about the telephoto side .i assume the thread to fix the ring on the telephoto side is standard .weather I have a nikon dslr or cannon .Is my understanding correct?
That's correct. The actual threading on the t-ring is standard. The only difference is the type of camera mount it is designed to fit.
I can't get the adapter of please help !!!!!!
Is it the t-ring you cannot get to unscrew from the lens?
Thanks, bro.
I got that lens and I only can use it in Live View mode
What camera are you using it on?
nikon3300
If you put the camera in manual mode you should be able to take a picture. Can you not see through the viewfinder?
Zoom? I believe you meant Focus
You are correct. I misspoke.
it work in Nikon D 3200 help my please
It does work with the Nikon D3200. I have this lens and same camera model and I use it mostly to photograph the moon.
That sample photo...
where is capture picture?
th-cam.com/video/8KPv44bI_-M/w-d-xo.html
In the original review I do show a couple photo examples, with an example of how much closer the shots get compared to a 50mm lens. In the description of the original review there are also three links to full size photos from the lens.
fix 500mm or 00 to 500 mm
Fixed 500mm focal length.
@@bigtb1717 any 00 to 500 mm telephoto lens
Nothing that would be 0-500. There are a few that are 50-500, 60-600, etc. But they are many hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
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