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Kowa Prominar 500mm f/5.6 FL : Specifications and Opinions

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The Kowa Prominar 500mm f/5.6 FL is a supertele lens for FF and APS-C, discontinued. The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 150 €;

2 users have given it an average vote of 10.0 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	500 mm
Angle of view	5°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/5.6
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	7 elements in 7 groups
Min. focus distance	3.00 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.17x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	95 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	1970 g
Dimensions	104 x 341 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Stefanosec

sent on April 25, 2023

Pros: Definition at the highest levels, focus with gearbox, aperture, extremely versatile for any use

Cons: for its type of operation, none.

Opinion: I have been using it for more than 10 years and it has never, I say never disappointed. It was born as a 500mm f / 5.6, but there are many adapters on the market that make it perfect both as a terrestrial and astronomical telescope, and as a photographic lens starting from a Nikon mount. I have the adapter that turns it into a 350 f / 4 on full frame, where the tripod is no longer mandatory. The focus is manual but fluid and precise thanks to the second demultiplied ring. Up to f/11 aperture in four positions. Pressurized with nitrogen to limit aberrations due to the variation of heat. 88mm fluorite lens, very bright and free of chromatic aberrations. Compact... apart from the hood which is practically half a lens! Honestly I could not have asked for anything better, even today after some time I do not lack autofocus and with the latest mirrorless stabilization you can have in the room. From astronomical observation to wildlife photography, with a backpack and a tripod you can do everything. If after some time Kowa has not yet updated this article, maybe it is because they are satisfied too.

Photos taken with Kowa Prominar 500mm f/5.6 FL

Beautiful!

by Stefanosec
22 comments, 2427 views

HI RES 20.6 MP

Wonderful!

by Stefanosec
18 comments, 473 views

HI RES 18.1 MP

As the sun's rays are the hottest

by Stefanosec
8 comments, 1420 views

HI RES 4.2 MP

Old glories

by Stefanosec
4 comments, 162 views

HI RES 12.3 MP

Old glories

by Stefanosec
10 comments, 169 views

HI RES 8.0 MP

Martino!

by Stefanosec
11 comments, 653 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

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Water reflections

by Stefanosec
9 comments, 1430 views

Tit

by Stefanosec
9 comments, 1082 views

HI RES 4.5 MP

Robin

by Stefanosec
8 comments, 561 views

HI RES 16.5 MP

Falco Emery

by Stefanosec
4 comments, 1163 views

Codibugnolo

by Stefanosec
0 comments, 444 views

HI RES 16.7 MP

Untitled Photo

by Stefanosec
5 comments, 858 views

HI RES 6.0 MP

Grebe

by Stefanosec
6 comments, 256 views

HI RES 4.7 MP

Like a shadow

by Stefanosec
3 comments, 1121 views

Colors

by Stefanosec
0 comments, 1061 views

HI RES 8.6 MP

Untitled Photo

by Stefanosec
4 comments, 448 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Good atmosphere

by Stefanosec
0 comments, 767 views

The intruder

by Stefanosec
4 comments, 128 views

Solitude

by Stefanosec
2 comments, 740 views

HI RES 6.0 MP

Avocet

by Stefanosec
3 comments, 906 views

HI RES 5.4 MP

Sliding steps

by Stefanosec
0 comments, 908 views

Hard braking

by Stefanosec
4 comments, 1006 views

7,5km distance 40 combined shots

by Stefanosec
0 comments, 318 views

HI RES 19.0 MP

Old glories

by Stefanosec
6 comments, 120 views

HI RES 13.4 MP

All at a glance

by Stefanosec
3 comments, 255 views

HI RES 10.7 MP

Martino!

by Stefanosec
0 comments, 357 views

HI RES 17.2 MP

Four friends at the bar

by Stefanosec
2 comments, 402 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Untitled Photo

by Stefanosec
2 comments, 77 views

HI RES 36.6 MP

Knight to Lio Piccolo

by Stefanosec
0 comments, 416 views

HI RES 11.8 MP

Test - A6000 IR+red filter - 220 shots

by Stefanosec
5 comments, 382 views

HI RES 14.4 MP

Martino!

by Stefanosec
0 comments, 279 views

HI RES 13.9 MP

Untitled Photo

by Stefanosec
0 comments, 59 views

HI RES 18.4 MP

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Untitled Photo

by Stefanosec
0 comments, 47 views

HI RES 19.2 MP

Always she

by Stefanosec
0 comments, 532 views

HI RES 18.4 MP

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