{"product_id":"vitnage-olympus-zuiko-500mm-f-8-reflex-lens-vg","title":"Vintage Olympus Zuiko 500mm f\/8 Reflex lens (Vg)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"122\"\u003eOlympus Zuiko 500mm f\/8 Reflex\u003c\/b\u003e was designed with the legendary Yoshihisa Maitani philosophy—making the professional portable. Weighing in at only \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"268\"\u003e590g\u003c\/b\u003e, it is the perfect companion for wildlife, surf, and moon photography without the physical burden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eUnlike 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 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"229\"\u003e9.7cm long\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature Bokeh:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuilt-In Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a built-in retractable lens hood and a silky-smooth focusing ring, essential for pinpoint accuracy at such a long focal length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOM-System Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed to balance perfectly on an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eOM-1\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003eOM-2\u003c\/b\u003e, it remains one of the most sought-after \"exotic\" lenses in the Zuiko lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eSpecifications at a Glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 500mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAperture:\u003c\/b\u003e Fixed f\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 590g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMinimum Focus:\u003c\/b\u003e 4m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFilter Thread:\u003c\/b\u003e 72mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMount:\u003c\/b\u003e Olympus OM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBecause this is a fixed f\/8 lens, we recommend using a high-speed film like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003eKodak Portra 400\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"105\"\u003eIlford HP5 Plus\u003c\/b\u003e to ensure fast shutter speeds and tack-sharp handheld shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOverall\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCondition\u003cspan\u003e Very Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Vg) \u003c\/strong\u003eBody (Exc) Lens (Vg) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes:  Tiny amount of internal dust, exceptional condition barrel and the focus is smooth. Serial Number #101851\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with Front and Rear Olympus Caps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens you're buying is actual one shown in all the photographs. 30 Day full refund and 3 Month Warranty on Parts and Repair. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57034730471768,"sku":"OL2603851","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/8718\/8824\/files\/Olympus_MirrorLens85e.jpg?v=1775220866","url":"https:\/\/www.vintageolympus.com\/products\/vitnage-olympus-zuiko-500mm-f-8-reflex-lens-vg","provider":"Vintage Olympus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}