Tokina SZX 400mm f/8: B&H Photo / Amazon
I have been a fan of mirror lenses for a while now and the Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex has been on my lengthy list of lenses to get someday. Well, that day has arrived with the Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex being discounted $25 at B&H Photo and Amazon, but Amazon has an additional 20% off which brings the lens below $200! So of course I could not resist. I plan to use this lens for some birding and hopefully some deep-sky shooting with my new full spectrum Fujifilm X-E3.
Mirror lenses are great for keeping your bag light and providing you with a ton of reach and they are pretty easy to design right. The only real weakness of mirror lenses in my opinion is the donut bokeh that can occur, but for under $200 will working around it really bother you when the image is sharp?
I only found this discount because Photorumors spotted a unique spotting scope that is coming soon and is being marketed for Fujifilm cameras. The scope looks compelling and I might give one a try when they become available.
Tokina SZ Super Tele Finder Lens (TA-018): Amazon
Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is proud to announce the sales release of Tokina SZ Super Tele Finder Lens (TA-018).
Sales will commence on December 17, 2021.
Quick and accurate long distance aiming of objects using tele or super tele lenses is not as simple as it seems to be. The Tokina Super Tele Finder Lens is a convenient accessory for photographers who practice long distance tele shooting like birds, airplanes, fireworks, celestial bodies, auto racing or animals. This accessory aims to assist aiming at the target in a quicker and more accurate way. Suggested for tele or super tele lens like the Tokina SZX SUPER TELE 400mm F8 Reflex MF and coming soon Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF.
Highlighted Features
- Compact one-piece slim metal body and robust built
- 10 levels of red dot brightness adjustment
- Horizontal and vertical calibration
- Automatic Sleep mode in 3 minutes and Power Off in 5 hours
- Tokina multi-coating for clear red dot even in sunny weather
- Weather-proof body up to 2m (Internal test)
- Optimal red dot size for aiming small objects
- Battery power supply: 1x CR2032 (lithium battery)
- Long plate for wider range of cameras (included)
Description
Quick and accurate long distance aiming at objects using tele or super tele lenses is not as simple as it seems to be. A narrow field of view makes the photographer hunt for a while until the object appears inside the frame. This waste of time might cost the photographer the perfect shot. Read More
