Review on 📷 Opteka 650-1300mm Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras: D5, D4, D850, D810, D800, D750, D610, D600, D7500, D7200, D7100, D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D3400, D3300 (2X- 1300-2600mm) by Liz Wolfe

I was looking for a telephoto lens that could shoot really long distances without having to spend a fortune on a quality lens. I read reviews about this lens from professionals, sellers and buyers. Revain's review page is pretty much in line with the general reviews I've read on all the other sites. Some reviewers were satisfied while others thought it was less than what they needed or expected. In my opinion, this lens has both advantages and disadvantages. The first thing that catches your eye is how Opteka can sell a 650-2600mm telephoto lens at this price point. The lens itself is NOT a 2600mm telephoto lens. It achieves this mark by adding a 2X converter, which is clearly stated in the technical details. I personally think this is a very good amateur lens. If I were a highly paid specialist I would look for another alternative. The lens is heavy and if anyone thinks they can mount this lens for use, think again. You need a stable tripod that you don't have to hold onto with your hand. I took a few pictures and they turned out great. I'll admit that I haven't used it extensively and I'm sure I'll find more pros and a few cons as I use it. This is exactly what I expected when I only paid $265. By the way, the lens comes with a neat pouch that can fit the lens itself and some extras like a lens hood etc. The zoom is a push-pull mechanism that worked very smoothly on my device. This is manual focus and I found it to work fairly easily. In the past we've only had manual focus and for some people this will be a learning curve. I suggest that you take some photos of your subject whenever possible and you may find some photos that may not be as sharp as you would like. The focus is delicate. If you mount your camera and lens on a tripod, focusing works quite well. By the way, do not use this lens and camera on a flimsy tripod as a good sturdy tripod is required to hold the camera and lens. I tend to pick up the device and try to zoom in and focus on the subject, which is just insane on my part. I've noticed that some reviewers write that they keep the lowest magnification of 650mm, and so can I. if I am patient and willing to accept lower quality photos. I will most likely learn how to do it. I always take more than one shot as I ruin half a dozen before I get one to use. I could write about some of the technical aspects of the lens, but I doubt many reviewers are really interested in it unless you are a professional photographer and I doubt many pros will buy this lens. This is primarily for hobbyists who want a 2600mm lens without spending a fortune on it. My best advice is to go through as many reviews as you can, discard most of the really bright ones and the really negative ones, focus on the middle group and see if this lens, with all its pros and cons, is right for you. If you decide to buy this lens, slow down first by using the lens without attaching a teleconverter. Don't overstep the capabilities of this lens up front. Get to that level and I think you'll find that the price you paid is good value for money and the quality is more than acceptable.