Tokina's ultra-telephoto MF lens "SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF" is an ultra-compact manual focus lens with a length of only 168 mm, although it is a super telephoto. And it's very lightweight, weighing around 725 grams! This time, we'd like to introduce you to the charm of the SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF, a lens that lets you experience the fun of focusing, and how to take some wildlife photos with it.
First, the appearance is simple and sturdy
The structure of the Tokinra SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF is very simple. This lens does not have a tripod mount, so use the tripod mount on the camera body. The hood is screw-in, and both the hood and the lens body are made of lightweight aluminum alloy, which is both lightweight and durable.
For manual focusing lenses, the smoothness of the focus ring and the light weight of the torque are very important. If the focus ring is too light, it may not be able to focus accurately, or if you touch the focus ring slightly, the focus will shift significantly, making it difficult to achieve accurate focus quickly.
Although the focus ring of the SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF is moderately weight, it is very smooth to operate, and even when manually focusing on chasing wild animals, it can be accurately refocused once it is out of focus. It can be done quickly, and you can enjoy focusing even more, which is the real thrill of manual lenses.
The material is the same as the lens body, and it is a lightweight aluminum alloy, so when storing other equipment in the camera bag, care must be taken to prevent the equipment from interfering with each other and causing damage.
The manual focus "SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF" does not have an image stabilization function. Since it is also a super telephoto lens, it is extremely sensitive to various types of blurring. Therefore, it is advisable to shoot with a tripod.
In addition, since there are no electronic contacts, the camera cannot recognize the lens, so the shutter cannot be released unless the camera setting "No lens release" is set to "On".
When releasing the shutter, you need to be very careful not to blur. Therefore, it is important to use a combination of a tripod and remote release to minimize the effects of various camera shakes.
Second, a satisfactory resolution can be obtained even if the F-number is fixed at 11
The ultra-telephoto SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF is an APS-C camera with a full frame of 35mm equivalent to 1350mm. Moreover, since it is such a super telephoto lens with an F-number fixed at 11, everyone must be concerned about its "resolution".
Photographic equipment: FUJIFILM X-H2 + SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF Photographic environment: ISO1250 F11 1/180 Manual use of tripod and remote release
"SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF" took a picture of a pheasant. It offers such a sharp resolution, which I think is very satisfying considering the price of this lens.
In order to make effective use of the deep depth of field, which is fixed at an F-number of 11, it is possible to capture the entire pheasant within the depth of field starting from the pheasant's eye by taking an appropriate distance considering the size of the pheasant, and it is possible to take photos with a three-dimensional effect.
Photographic equipment: FUJIFILM X-H2 + SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF Photography environment: ISO800 F11 1/140 Manual use of tripod and remote release
Even when shooting at close range, the fixed F-number 11 depth of field focuses on the subject's entire face, allowing you to easily capture facial expressions, down to facial wrinkles, and even subtle details of hair.
Photographic equipment: FUJIFILM X-H2 + SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF Photographic environment: ISO1250 F11 1/210 Manual use of tripod and remote release
When shooting at long distances, the fixed F-number is 11, which makes it possible to take flat photos with a deep depth of field effect. The SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF takes advantage of the characteristics of the SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF to shoot works depicting birds on a flat surface.
3. The fun of manual focusing
In recent years, with the remarkable development of autofocus, focusing is done entirely by the camera, and although it is often said that "focusing failure is the fault of the manufacturer or device", manual focusing has now become a trend. Focusing on fast-moving wild animals depends on your own ability because you have to constantly adjust the focus when taking pictures.
Photographic Equipment: FUJIFILM X-H2 + SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF Photographic Environment: ISO1250 F11 1/160 Manual use of tripod and remote release
Even in cases where the drawing performance is unstable due to the effects of hot mist or water vapor, photos taken with the "SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF" will not look rough, and you will be able to take soft, fluffy, unique photos.
4. Enjoy the circular bokeh unique to mirror lenses
The SZ900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF is a mirror lens with a reflective optical system, so one of its attractions is that you can enjoy a unique circular bokeh.
Photographic equipment: FUJIFILM X-T5 + SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF Photographic environment: ISO2500 F11 1/160 Manual use of tripod and remote release
Even against noisy backgrounds, the circular bokeh of the SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF blends the background with rhythm and flow to great effect.
Photographic equipment: FUJIFILM X-H2 + SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF Photographic environment: ISO800 F11 1/170 Manual use of tripod and remote release
We took a photo of a macaque standing in a field, adding blooming flowers to the background, giving it a pink ring bokeh effect. The venue is also illuminated by the light, creating a lot of circular blurring, creating a bokeh photo. #春日生活打卡季#