Bower 800mm f/8 Manual Focus T-Mount Mirror Lens

The Bower 800mm f/8 Manual Focus T-Mount Mirror Lens delivers extreme telephoto reach for wildlife, sports, aviation, and astrophotography at a fraction of the cost of a conventional 800mm telephoto lens. The catadioptric (mirror) design folds the optical path using a combination of mirrors and lenses into a compact, lightweight body that is dramatically smaller than a traditional 800mm prime making extreme focal lengths genuinely portable without spending a small fortune.

The universal T-mount system makes this lens compatible with virtually any camera body via the appropriate T-mount adapter, including Fujifilm, Nikon, OM System, Canon, Sony, and many others so one lens body covers your entire system if you shoot across multiple brands or upgrade in future. Manual focus gives you precise, deliberate control over your focal point, which is well-suited to the considered, methodical shooting style that extreme telephoto work demands. The fixed f/8 aperture is a characteristic of all catadioptric mirror lenses and pairs well with higher ISO settings on modern mirrorless and DSLR sensors in good light.

One of the most distinctive creative characteristics of the mirror lens design is its doughnut-shaped bokeh the annular out-of-focus highlights produced by the central mirror obstruction. This unique optical signature adds a creative dimension that separates mirror lens images from those produced by conventional telephoto glass. Available from Foto Discount World in Pretoria with fast nationwide delivery across South Africa.