Lens at 170mm...note the 12" ruler.

Lens at 500mm...note the 12" ruler.

Note the "foot" on the lens to mount it on a tripod.

170mm shot of a calendar at about 9" away...without a tripod.

500mm shot of a calendar at about 9" away...without a tripod.

55mm lens.

200mm lens.

300mm lens.

500mm lens!