Product Description

The Opteka 650-1300mm high definition super telephoto zoom lens is perfect for the professional and amateur photographer alike. There is a built-in, rotating tripod mount for easily attaching to your tripod or monopod. It's an extremely powerful telephoto zoom lens with the versatility that you need. This lens is great for the wildlife or nature photographer who wants to be hidden while taking photos of the subject.Advances in ultra high-index / low-dispersion optical glasses, new barrel materials, and exotic anti-reflection coatings, along with the latest in computer-aided-design / computer-aided-manufacturing), are combined to produce lenses of unprecedented quality. Diamond-cut from crystal-clear, water-white optical glass, Opteka lenses are ground and polished to a precise precision.This product is designed for Canon EOS

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #56398 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Opteka
• Model: LR 1300HD
• Dimensions: 1.67" h x 1.67" w x 7.09" l, .1 pounds

Features

• High-index / low-dispersion optical glass, Fully multi-coated, every element, Anti-reflection coating
• Designed to maximize day and night shots by providing maximum light and image transmission with minimum distortion, Fantastic for all types of photographic situations
• Great for the wildlife or nature photographer who wants to be hidden while taking photos of the subject
• Carring bag and lens caps included
• Made and designed in Japan, Brand new, 10 Year Warranty

Customer Reviews

Get what you pay for
Much like the Opteka fish-eye lens I bought at the same time, I didn't expect much of a quality lens for this low price. And got exactly what I paid for.
A low priced, low quality lens that does a specific job.
I only needed something super telescopic for those few times I might see a hawk or eagle at a distance. Just to capture the moment, note to record for all prosperity.
The closest object I could focus on was about 100 feet away. Anything closer will not focus, which is OK of course.
The lens is extremely slow, so you'll want to pop your ISO way up, even on bright days.
The lens is heavy, and needs a tripod. I've shot without, but it is like having another leg sticking out of your face.
There is no autofocus.
But, good for specific purpose.

For Astrophotography, Buy Meade ETX-80 Instead
I was interested in photographing the moon with my Canon Rebel Xt, and looked into buying a super telephoto lens like this one.
After a bit of due diligence, I found that these cheap super telephotos are too slow (i.e. too dark) to be used for astrophotography, let alone for sports and nature photography. It is a much better value to buy a full fledged telescope instead. For about the same price, get Meade ETX-80, which comes with a tripod and useful accessories. You'd just need to buy the Meade #64ST T-adapter and a T-ring for your camera to attach the camera to the telescope. In effect, for about the same price, you are getting a super telephoto lens that's brigher, more compact and versatile. The ETX-80 even comes with its own tripod and planetarium software, and can be used for both daylight and night time photography. I've been using this setup to photograph the moon, and it works well. You can order all these items from Amazon.

You get what you Pay For
Have had this lens for eight months, requires extreme patience and must be Tripod mounted. Needs a fluid tripod head for best result. With 20D no apperature control and manual focus. Shutter speed and ISO speed sets the exposure. Do not like that the lens "bends" in the middle where the zoom tube meets the body at full extention. OK for "hobby fun", not for quality. If you can afford it for "fun", enjoy.