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Zenit MC 3M-5CA 500mm f/8 : Specifications and Opinions

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The Zenit MC 3M-5CA 500mm f/8 is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, discontinued. The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 80 €;

18 users have given it an average vote of 8.6 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	500 mm
Angle of view	5°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/8
Aperture blades
Min. focus distance	4 meters
Reproduction ratio
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	620 g
Dimensions	x 140 mm
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Marco Bensi

sent on May 15, 2017

Pros: Good resolution, Lightweight, easy to maneuver even without stand. Robust and easy maintenance. Simple but reliable construction. Very cheap price in relation to the quality

Cons: Lack of tripod attachment but not so serious for the Pro listed earlier. With M42 adapter with tripod attachment ... no problem.

Opinion: After a primary mirror setup work that was too pressed by a metallic sealing ring, the telephoto lens became great. Before she was suffering from a deformation of the glass she did not allow it to give a sharp image. Testing showed a different focus on two orthogonal planes. A frequent problem with the Russian mirrors (500 and 1100 MTO) as the workers tighten the rings too much. It has a depth 'minimal field, like all catadioptric, but you just get used and find ways to make good photos. Complete with filters and purse, but without hood. Great in cases where photography can not be approached. Inserting extension rings can be used at less than 4 meters distance and with greater magnification.

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Oldbab

sent on February 05, 2023

Pros: Affordable price, compact and fun optics.

Cons: Fixed and low-light opening, manual MAF, no adapter for tripod attachment

Opinion: Economical, compact and fun optics. The difficulty of MAF mentioned has two aspects: the one due to the habit of automatic MAF of modern cameras, obviously absent (which can be overcome with the monitor magnification, which however takes away the immediacy of the use of optics) and that, not mentioned in previous opinion reports, that these ex-soviet optics, all rather old, are almost always afflicted by the problem of hardening of the lubricant of the MAF ring thread. The problem can be solved (by a good photorepairer or alone, if you have a certain dexterity) by replacing the lubricant, but it represents an extra complication. It is possible, and advisable, to add a manettino to operate the ring nut more easily but only after solving the problem of hardened grease. I point out another point not touched by the commentators who preceded me: It is true that the lens is not equipped with a tripod attachment (moreover in principle not essential, being the short and fairly light optics), but the need for an accurate MAF makes this accessory desirable on some occasions. Well, the COMA of Montorio al Vomano (Adriano Lolli) produces a valuable ring bracket, even equipped with a second attachment for accessories, which would solve, with a modest expense, the problem. I used the conditional because, although the bracket is well made Lolli (there are even two types, to adapt perfectly to the two versions, almost similar, of MTO-500 on the market), the tightening is very delicate and can reserve surprises. I literally went crazy trying to focus on my MTO-500 after I had carefully mounted the bracket, until I realized that the walls of the lens tube are so thin that the slightest pressure deforms them (elastically, fortunately) making MAF impossible. I definitely recommend the Lolli bracket but if you order it, first measure the diameter of your lens accurately and specify it in order. Also, mount the bracket very carefully and gently, avoiding tightening the mounting ring too much. And even so, best wishes! PS: Lolli can also provide the manettino.

Clipper

sent on January 09, 2018

Pros: Price; quality with good light; there are adapters with tripod mount.

Cons: Difficulty of maf; reduced pdc; particular bokeh.

Opinion: Bought on ebay a few tens of euro when I had not yet canvas for the m43. I struggled at first, but it gave me some satisfaction that I could not take off. Difficult to manage, until you understand, 9 photos out of 10 are to be thrown; later, however, it is so much power. In post production, especially over long distances, we need to recover contrast and sharpening, but we discover details that were not expected to appear in the photo.rn

Grappazz

sent on May 10, 2016

Pros: compact, reliable construction, easy handling in focus, affordable cost.

Cons: difficulty in focusing, blur / shake-bokeh "donut".

Opinion: Despite the difficulties in dealing with this in mind, and the many wasted shots to take my hand, I'm still satisfied with the possibilities it offers. In particular, the extremely shallow depth of field is used to stratify the plans of the composition and give depth. Sure, it's not a choice, and a short distance is a nightmare, but you have to adapt. At low exposure darken the corners a lot, so much so that it is preferable to crop DX format. The dynamic contrast is not much, but in sunny conditions is fully adequate. Overall demanding a perspective that leads to finding unexpected solutions.

Tecnico66

sent on April 11, 2016

Pros: Very cheap, rugged construction, compact, good performance

Cons: Lack of support for tripod and lens hood

Opinion: You have to make an introduction, during assembly is tightened too the primary mirror, so they perform poorly, my eg "sdoppiava" the focused image, after unlocking, the performance greatly improves, and you realize that the quality is equivalent to similar goals but of higher price, compared to other "ed" has the advantage of being slightly longer but narrower, making him enter fine in a normal camera bag ..

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