The Nikon Reflex Nikkor 500 mm Lens is a Lightweight Telephoto Lens that can be a lot of fun for use and experimentation. The magnification that this lens produces is outstanding, so it lends itself nicely to nature photography, candid shots of unsuspecting subjects, or any other type of photography where extreme close-ups are appropriate. This Nikon Telephoto Lens has a fixed aperture of f/8.0, which is a good medium speed and suitable for most settings and lighting conditions. With the addition of a tripod, users will find focusing and shooting with this Nikon Telephoto Lens in low light much easier. As the Nikon Reflex Nikkor 500 mm Lens is a Lightweight Telephoto Lens it is much more portable than alternative telephoto lenses. The Nikon Reflex Nikkor 500 mm Lens is able to boast being lightweight and portable partly because of its mirror lens, which also helps to produce some interesting and artistic image effects.