Chinese manufacturer TTArtisan has launched a 500mm f/6.3 supertelephoto for the RF mount and others. The lens is manual focus, but looks to have good optical performance for certain types of photography. This is not a mirror lens, which is the usual design for inexpensive supertelephoto lenses.
The best part? The TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 comes in at only $329 USD.
This design is for full-frame, but is manual focus. The optical design is 8 elements in 5 groups including 2 extra-low dispersion elements.
If we go by the sample gallery provided by TTArtisan, they see it as an astrophotography option on a budget. The optical performance looks really nice, especially considering the price. For a backyard birder with a nice perch set up, the manual focus likely won’t be much of an issue. It would also be easier to get some background separation over the f/11 Canon supertelephoto lenses.
The bokeh looks a bit busy in the bird sample photos provided, but we think it could be better with a better planned backdrop.
Sample Gallery
TTArtisan RF 500mm f/6.3 Features
- Full Frame
- 500mm Telephoto Lens
- Large Extra-low dispersion(ED) glass
- MC Multi-Layer Coatings
- 3.3m Close-up Shot
- Comes with Tripod Mount Ring
- Focus Gear Ring
- E/Z/RF/L-mount
- Full Metal Body
- Comes with a Metal Lens Hood
| Focal length | 500mm | Maximum aperture | F6.3 |
| Closest focus distance | 3.3m | Minimum aperture | F32 |
| Frame | Full Frame | Diaphragm Blades | 12pcs |
| Filter size | 82mm | Optical Design | 8 Elements in 5 Groups |
| Angle of view | 5° | Focus method | Manual |
| Weight | Around 307g | Mount | E/Z/RF/L |
Purchase Options
- TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 $329 at Amazon (Sales go live at 18:00 ET on September 22, 2023)
- TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 $329 at Official Store
Some of our articles may include affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you.
Go to discussion…