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Tamron 500mm f8 SP Tele Macro BBAR MC (55BB) - Lens

Tamron 500mm f8 SP Tele Macro BBAR MC (55BB) - Lens

Manual focus mirror long telephoto prime lens introduced by Tamron for their Adaptall system in 1983. Updated version of the 55B. Improved optics but lacking the tripod collar, sliding detachable lens hood and the BW filters (fits the old ones, just didnt come with a set). Has a fixed aperture and uses rear-mounted 30.5mm filters. Capable of a 1:3 reproduction ratio. Metal body available in black.

  • Tamron 500mm f8 SP Tele Macro BBAR MC (55BB) (8 elements, 5 groups)
  • Minimum focus distance: 1.7m
  • Aperture: Fixed, f8
  • Size: 90 x 85mm
  • Weight: 595g (w/ C/Y adapter)
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Tamron Adaptall

Tamron's Adaptall system released in 1973 and allowed the company to make one lens for all popular mounts. Instead of designing specific versions for each lens mount, Tamron designed one lens and a series of adapters that fit all types of cameras. Automatic aperture and metering were possible with the first version, and the later Adaptall-2 made it possible for maximum aperture data to be transmitted as well. Both versions can be used interchangeably.

Adapters exist to mount Adaptall lenses to most modern systems, although some of them cannot communicate aperture information.

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Tamron 500mm f8 SP Tele Macro BBAR MC (55BB) - Lens Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
07 Dec 2023 T49642 € 173.13 Tamron 500mm f8 SP Tele Macro BBAR MC (55BB) - Lens Image
20 Nov 2023 T54188 € 126.65 Tamron 500mm f8 SP Tele Macro BBAR MC (55BB) - Lens Image