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

Kowa Prominar 500mm f/5.6 FL

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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Stefanosec

sent on 25 Aprile 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.

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

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