{"product_id":"galaxy-500mm-f8-mirror-lens","title":"Galaxy 500mm f\/8 Mirror Lens – T‑Mount Telephoto – Minor Fungus – Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGalaxy 500mm f\/8\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact catadioptric (mirror) telephoto lens designed for long‑reach photography in a lightweight, affordable package. Using a \u003cstrong\u003eT‑mount\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can be adapted to a wide range of camera systems.\u003cbr\u003eThis example is fully functional but shows \u003cstrong\u003eminor fungus\u003c\/strong\u003e, noted clearly below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good (minor fungus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics show \u003cstrong\u003eminor fungus\u003c\/strong\u003e (light strands\/patches; may reduce contrast in strong light)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo haze or separation observed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus ring smooth and correctly damped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirror surfaces intact with no coating loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior shows moderate cosmetic wear appropriate for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount clean and undamaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalaxy 500mm f\/8 mirror lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT‑mount adapter \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500mm fixed‑aperture \u003cstrong\u003ef\/8\u003c\/strong\u003e mirror lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight catadioptric design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT‑mount system for wide compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact for its focal length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for wildlife, moon photography and experimental telephoto work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT‑mount system (requires appropriate adapter for Nikon F, Canon EF, Pentax K, Sony A, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to mirrorless systems (Z, E, RF, L‑mount etc.) with T‑mount + mirrorless adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalaxy‑branded mirror lenses remain popular as affordable long‑reach options. Examples with minor fungus still appeal to users seeking a budget telephoto for occasional or experimental use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalaxy 500mm mirror lens, T‑mount telephoto, 500mm f\/8 catadioptric, vintage telephoto UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54054684066134,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP8671_03e45269-2a1e-4fcd-8f3a-1d755300c89b.jpg?v=1780216592","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/galaxy-500mm-f8-mirror-lens","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}