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Posted: **Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:01 pm**

New 500mm f/8 Mirror Tele arrived today from the states (AU$170.00 off ebay) . Had to take a detour home to try it out

Hangers on

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Posted: **Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:12 pm**

Both shots are excellent, but the birds is a standout shot especially having just the one head in focus

Posted: **Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:19 pm**

The bird pic is ace even though they're pics of flying squealers. Reminds me of a Gary Larson comic with the penguins, with one standing up and singing "I just gotta be me"... Ok so I'm weird

Posted: **Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:20 pm**

Agree completely, if you don't take another shot with that lens, it was worth the money.

Posted: **Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:21 pm**

BTW Slider, which make did you buy

Posted: **Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:32 pm**

Luv 'em Mark. Great results and you can't complain about the price, that's for sure!!

Posted: **Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:39 pm**

Thanks folks.

I was kinda happy with the bird even though they are just gulls :roll:

Heres the official description off teh ebay site "Opteka 500mm f/8 Telephoto Mirror Lens, High Definition, Ultra Compact, Built-In Macro WITH ND-2X Filter, ND-4X Filter and Skylight Filter "

Not so sure about the macro. I took a couple of quick shots (hand held) close ups of some shells, not worth posting but reasonbly close, more closeup than macro. I was about 5 feet away and a couple of small shells filled the frame so it might be good for easily spooked insects and the like.

Posted: **Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:47 pm**

Great shot of the flying rat

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:19 am**

Wow, these shots irrefutably prove that mirror lenses are capable of great images if you avoid highlights in the background. I'm very impressed.

The first one reminds me of that boat in "Perfect Storm". To my eye it shows no signs of objectionable bokeh.

Cheers
Steffen.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:19 am**

Hi Mark these are great shots from a mirror lens, the boat shot is #1

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:21 am**

2 nice shots with the new lens.

Like the 2nd with the gulls. good use of DOF and looks like you got the whites correct too

Steve

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:26 am**

Two great images you've taken there Slider. Very nice indeed. One thing that i have noticed that is a bit odd with mirror lenses, mine included is the narrow DOF at F8. The seagulls being a great example of that.

If that is your first attempt with it, i can't wait to see more as you get used to it.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:27 am**

Great shots, and I'd been watching that lens on Ebay with interest, but your Seagull shot confirmed its quality enough to produce some nice shots!

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:28 am**

Alpha_7 wrote:Great shots, and I'd been watching that lens on Ebay with interest.

Alpha_7

Stop it! you're in trouble!!!!! :lol:

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:33 am**

I know, I've already over spent for Xmas and Birthday... hmmm but wedding anniversary is coming up too :twisted:

I should behave..... but I can't the lust is too strong...

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:39 am**

Great shots Mark - take a bit of getting used to dont they. As everyone else has said that seagull shot is a keeper.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:58 am**

Mark great shots but that second one, Alfred Hitchcock's - The Birds, is a real blinder. Terrific use of selective focus and DOF.
cheers
marco

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