Five Star 500mm

Nowhere Matt · 11-10-2011, 04:37 PM - **2 Likes**

kenafein · 11-10-2011, 04:42 PM

Great results for such a bargain lens. Are these all shot at F8?

Nowhere Matt · 11-10-2011, 06:29 PM

F8 or f11 most often and usually with my K10. The viewfinder starts getting dark for sharp focusing at f16 and I usually add one stop on the shutter speed when Green button is in use. It's not as fast and convenient as Bigma but in brick wall tests, it's not bad.
This is one of my oldest, original lenses from my K1000 days.

kenafein · 11-10-2011, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by Nowhere Matt

It's not as fast and convenient as Bigma but in brick wall tests, it's not bad.

It's in my price range at least. The Bigma is deep down on a long wish list. I can get some use out of this.

Last edited by kenafein; 11-10-2011 at 09:26 PM.

kyteflyer · 12-23-2011, 07:01 PM

Where could one buy this lens? I've never heard of it.

Nowhere Matt · 12-25-2011, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by kyteflyer

Where could one buy this lens? I've never heard of it.

I really would not consider the lens to be unique or remarkable. I mean I would not like to be without mine... I think I have seen a lens that is currently made Phoenix that may be similar.

Mine might be close to 25 years old. They pop up on Craiglist on rare occasions. I doubt they sold many when they were produced.

kyteflyer · 12-25-2011, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by Nowhere Matt

I really would not consider the lens to be unique or remarkable. I mean I would not like to be without mine... I think I have seen a lens that is currently made Phoenix that may be similar.

Mine might be close to 25 years old. They pop up on Craiglist on rare occasions. I doubt they sold many when they were produced.

ahhhhh! OK thanks, that explains why I don't know of it. I've seen a long lens by Phoenix at B&H I think, but they dont have them now. Not to worry, I'll make do. A bigma will never make my list, it costs as much as my a/c will when i get it installed!

Nowhere Matt · 12-26-2011, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by kyteflyer

ahhhhh! OK thanks, that explains why I don't know of it. I've seen a long lens by Phoenix at B&H I think, but they dont have them now. Not to worry, I'll make do. A bigma will never make my list, it costs as much as my a/c will when i get it installed!

https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/five-star-500mm-1-8.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/117480-nature-five-star-day-zoo.html#post1216473

rkdmagic · 12-28-2011, 11:47 PM

this Five* is easy to find at really good price.

**mgvh** · 02-09-2014, 09:56 PM

Here's a recent pic w/ the FiveStar 500mm. Handheld on a dreary day...
1/800 at f11 ISO 1000

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11-10-2011, 04:42 PM	#2
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Great results for such a bargain lens. Are these all shot at F8?

11-10-2011, 06:29 PM	#3
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362 Original Poster	F8 or f11 most often and usually with my K10. The viewfinder starts getting dark for sharp focusing at f16 and I usually add one stop on the shutter speed when Green button is in use. It's not as fast and convenient as Bigma but in brick wall tests, it's not bad. This is one of my oldest, original lenses from my K1000 days.

11-10-2011, 09:20 PM	#4
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by Nowhere Matt It's not as fast and convenient as Bigma but in brick wall tests, it's not bad. It's in my price range at least. The Bigma is deep down on a long wish list. I can get some use out of this. Last edited by kenafein; 11-10-2011 at 09:26 PM.

12-23-2011, 07:01 PM	#5
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Where could one buy this lens? I've never heard of it.

12-25-2011, 05:21 PM	#6
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362 Original Poster	Originally posted by kyteflyer Where could one buy this lens? I've never heard of it. I really would not consider the lens to be unique or remarkable. I mean I would not like to be without mine... I think I have seen a lens that is currently made Phoenix that may be similar. Mine might be close to 25 years old. They pop up on Craiglist on rare occasions. I doubt they sold many when they were produced.

12-25-2011, 05:23 PM	#7
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by Nowhere Matt I really would not consider the lens to be unique or remarkable. I mean I would not like to be without mine... I think I have seen a lens that is currently made Phoenix that may be similar. Mine might be close to 25 years old. They pop up on Craiglist on rare occasions. I doubt they sold many when they were produced. ahhhhh! OK thanks, that explains why I don't know of it. I've seen a long lens by Phoenix at B&H I think, but they dont have them now. Not to worry, I'll make do. A bigma will never make my list, it costs as much as my a/c will when i get it installed!

12-26-2011, 02:02 PM	#8
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362 Original Poster	Originally posted by kyteflyer ahhhhh! OK thanks, that explains why I don't know of it. I've seen a long lens by Phoenix at B&H I think, but they dont have them now. Not to worry, I'll make do. A bigma will never make my list, it costs as much as my a/c will when i get it installed! https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/five-star-500mm-1-8.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/117480-nature-five-star-day-zoo.html#post1216473

12-28-2011, 11:47 PM	#9
rkdmagic New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 6	this Five* is easy to find at really good price.

02-09-2014, 09:56 PM	#10
mgvh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,030	Here's a recent pic w/ the FiveStar 500mm. Handheld on a dreary day... 1/800 at f11 ISO 1000