Canon EOS 60D Power 500mm
A 500mm prime telephoto with manual focus only, multicoated glass optics, and a knurled focus ring, it fits all Canon DSLR cameras via a T mount. Its fixed tripod collar and 67mm filter thread add stability and filter compatibility, though it lacks stabilization and weather sealing. Best for budget-conscious wildlife and sports shooters who prioritize reach over autofocus convenience.
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Overzicht
The 30-Second Version
A 500mm manual focus lens for under $200. Great reach, terrible everything else.
Pros & Cons
Pluspunten
- Absurd reach for the money 94th
- Surprisingly decent macro capability 89th
- Accepts standard 67mm filters 82nd
- Works on all Canon DSLRs via T mount
Minpunten
- Manual focus only, and it's a knurled ring on the front
- No image stabilization at all
- Build quality feels cheap
- Useless for video or anything moving
De feiten
Performance
The reach is the whole story. At 500mm, this thing sits in the 94th percentile for pulling distant subjects close, which is genuinely impressive for the price. The macro score is also a surprise, landing in the top 11% of our database, thanks to that 67mm minimum focus distance. But the moment you ask it to do anything else, it falls apart. No autofocus, no stabilization, and a video score that's one of the worst we've seen. You'll need a tripod, patience, and a very still subject.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 500 |
| Focal Length Max | 500 |
Build
| Mount | T Mount |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 67 |
vs Competition
Stack this against the Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 or the Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 and it's not even the same sport. Those are sharp, fast, versatile lenses built for professionals. This Canon is a one-trick pony, and the trick is reach. The Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 and Rokinon AF lenses at least give you autofocus and modern optics. The only reason to pick this over any of them is the 500mm focal length, which none of them offer. You're trading every other metric for that one number.
| Spec | Canon EOS 60D Power 500mm | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Nikon NIKKOR 2191 | Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E | Viltrox PRO series 27mm f/1.2 | Tamron Di III VC AF020N700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 500mm | 28mm | 28-300mm | 24-60mm | 27mm | 28-300mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/1.4 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Mount | T Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format Coverage | - | full-frame | full-frame | full-frame | APS-C | full-frame |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 865 | 82 | 493 | 560 | 539 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HSM | Silent Wave Motor | Linear STM | STM | VXD |
| Lens Type | telephoto | prime | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Build | Macro | Reach | Video | Wide Angle | Versatility | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS 60D Power 500mm | 20.8 | 30.6 | 89.3 | 94 | 28.7 | 2.4 | 33.1 | 82.4 | 36.1 |
| Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Compare | 83.5 | 77.3 | 47.3 | 21.7 | 28.7 | 62.4 | 33.1 | 49.4 | 36.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 2191 Compare | 83.5 | 66.1 | 72 | 87.6 | 63.4 | 62.4 | 98.1 | 44.6 | 92.9 |
| Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E Compare | 77.1 | 77.3 | 67.2 | 53.2 | 84.3 | 74.5 | 76.6 | 48.1 | 36.1 |
| Viltrox PRO series 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 68.7 | 77.3 | 38.1 | 37.6 | 72.3 | 46.1 | 33.1 | 56.7 | 36.1 |
| Tamron Di III VC AF020N700 Compare | 95.4 | 77.3 | 69 | 87.6 | 72.3 | 62.4 | 98.1 | 50.1 | 88.9 |
Prijs
Value & Pricing
At $189 USD, this is a toy that can occasionally produce a real photo. It's not a serious lens, but it's also not serious money. If you know exactly what you're getting into, a cheap 500mm prime with no autofocus and no stabilization, it's a fun experiment. If you expect it to replace a real telephoto, you'll be disappointed.
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Overview
This is a 500mm prime that costs less than a decent dinner for two, and it shoots like it. It's a manual focus, no-frills telephoto that gets you insane reach for the money, but you'll pay for it in frustration. The headline here is simple: if you want to photograph the moon or a distant bird on a budget, this will technically do it. Just don't expect it to be easy or pretty.
Common Questions
Q: Will this autofocus on my Canon DSLR?
No. It's manual focus only, and the focus ring is on the front of the lens, which is awkward. You'll be twisting and squinting through the viewfinder.
Q: Can I handhold this lens?
Technically yes, but you shouldn't. No stabilization plus 500mm means every tiny shake is magnified. Use a tripod or at least a monopod.
Q: Is this good for wildlife photography?
Only for very patient wildlife. If the animal sits still and you have a tripod, maybe. For birds in flight or anything moving, forget it.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a lens to shoot sports, wildlife, or anything that moves, this isn't it. Go get a used Canon EF 70-300mm with autofocus and stabilization instead. You'll lose some reach but actually get the shot.
Verdict
Buy it if you want a cheap way to shoot the moon or a stationary bird from your backyard. Don't buy it if you need autofocus, sharpness, or anything resembling a modern shooting experience. It's a niche tool for a niche budget, and it knows it.
Usage Scores
- Macro40.5
- Algemeen32.5
- Budget59.4
- Street27.7
- Travel25.2
- Portrait29.1
- Landscape17.8
- Professional27.1
- Video Cinema15.3
- Wildlife Sports43.7
