Vintage Olympus Zuiko 500mm f/8 Reflex lens (Vg)

The Olympus Zuiko 500mm f/8 Reflex was designed with the legendary Yoshihisa Maitani philosophy—making the professional portable. Weighing in at only 590g, it is the perfect companion for wildlife, surf, and moon photography without the physical burden.

Unlike many "mirror lenses" of the era, the Zuiko version is renowned for its exceptional contrast and center-sharpness. Using a catadioptric (mirror-based) design, Olympus managed to fold a massive focal length into a body only 9.7cm long.

• Signature Bokeh: The mirror design produces the iconic "donut" shaped highlights in out-of-focus areas, adding a unique, creative character to your background blur that modern glass simply cannot replicate.

• Built-In Precision: Features a built-in retractable lens hood and a silky-smooth focusing ring, essential for pinpoint accuracy at such a long focal length.

• OM-System Integration: Designed to balance perfectly on an OM-1 or OM-2, it remains one of the most sought-after "exotic" lenses in the Zuiko lineup.

Specifications at a Glance:

• Focal Length: 500mm

• Aperture: Fixed f/8

• Weight: 590g

• Minimum Focus: 4m

• Filter Thread: 72mm

• Mount: Olympus OM

Because this is a fixed f/8 lens, we recommend using a high-speed film like Kodak Portra 400 or Ilford HP5 Plus to ensure fast shutter speeds and tack-sharp handheld shots.

Condition Report: Overall Condition Very Good (Vg) Body (Exc) Lens (Vg) 

Notes:  Tiny amount of internal dust, exceptional condition barrel and the focus is smooth. Serial Number #101851 Comes with Front and Rear Olympus Caps.

The lens you're buying is actual one shown in all the photographs. 30 Day full refund and 3 Month Warranty on Parts and Repair.