Opteka 650-1300mm High Definition Telephoto Lens for Nikon SLR's

Brand: Opteka

List Price: ~~$379.95~~
Buy New: $239.95
as of 9/9/2010 04:29 CDT details
You Save: $140.00 (37%)

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

3 reviews
Sales Rank: 69039

Media: Electronics
Maximum Focal Length: 1300
Minimum Focal Length: 650
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 1.7 x 1.7
High Definition Glass, Multi-coated, Professional

MPN: LR1300HD-C
Model: LR1300HD-N
UPC: 084438999327
EAN: 0084438999327

Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days

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
•	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

Editorial Reviews:

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 sports, wildlife or nature photographer who wants to be hidden while taking photos of the subject.

Customer Reviews:
1 out of 5 stars

The Cons outweigh the Pros March 28, 2010
James E. Price
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I admit that I was skeptical that I could purchase a quality lens - with these specs, at such a low price.

My skepticism turned to fact the very first time I used it. On the plus side: the lens looks good, handles well, appears to be well constructed, and is light weight (an added plus).

On the other side of the coin it is quite possibly the worst lens I have ever touched. All of the good comments in the first paragraph are very real - and honest. But the bottom line is that on a lens - "quality counts".

Sadly, this lens just does not produce quality shots. I'm returning it of course, but I guess I have to look for something that can produce a "keeper" photograph - for a reasonable price. In that regard I know I will have to spend considerably more money. The old saying that you get what you pay for turned out be all too true with this lens.

I just notified the seller that I will be returning the lens. So, in all fairness to them, I cannot comment on their service. I have dealt with them in the past however, and have thus far been very pleased with their professionalism.

5 out of 5 stars

Big lens with a big zoom. October 3, 2006
W. Mattia (NY, USA)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful

There are many positive features about this lens and there are a few negative this too. I have used this lens on Canon and Nikon cameras, it can be adapted to any mount with the correct t-adapter.

-This lens produces very sharp pictures only if you have your camera on a tripod. With all lenses, the more zoom, the less area of view. Do not think you will be holding this lens in your hands shooting.

-This lens needs light. It works great outdoors. I have taken many shots of birds, houses, trees, ect)

Overall, it is the only lens under $600 that can zoom as far as it can. You just need to understand want it can and cannot do. I am happy with it.

1 out of 5 stars

Powerful zoom but low quality images November 12, 2005
Bob Arnold (England)
36 out of 49 found this review helpful

This is a very powerful zoom and compared to other zooms of this size it is very cheap, so perhaps unsurprisingly the quality of the photos are very low. I found that the clarity of an image when used for Nature or Sports photography was totally unusable professionally.

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