Bidspirit auction | Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Tele-Macro

Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Tele-Macro Mirror Lens with Hard Case - A Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Tele-Macro catadioptric (mirror) lens, Model 55BB. The lens features a metal barrel construction with a broad, ribbed rubber focus ring and is fitted with a silver-tone Tamron Adaptall-2 interchangeable mount. The optical design utilises a combination of mirrors and lenses to achieve a long focal length in a compact form factor. The barrel is marked in white with TAMRON SP and 1:8 500mm. Further markings on the lower ring include TELE MACRO, 5 degrees BBAR MC, and filter specifications of Phi 82-Phi 30.5. The focus scale is marked in both feet and metres, showing a close focus distance of 1.7 metres (5.6 feet). The lens utilises Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Multi-Coating (BBAR MC). It is accompanied by its original cylindrical black leatherette hard case featuring a silver-tone flip-lock buckle, carrying strap loops, and a red velvet-lined interior.