Nikon Telephoto Prime | 500mm f5.6E PF ED VR AF-S Lens

AT A GLANCE

• F-Mount Lens/FX Format
• Aperture Range: f/5.6 to f/32
• One Phase Fresnel Element
• Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
• Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings
• Fluorine-Coated Front Lens Element
• Silent Wave Motor AF System
• Vibration Reduction, Sport/Tripod Modes
• Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
• Detachable, Rotatable Tripod Collar
• Filter Thread 95

DESCRIPTION

Contrary to popular belief, a super telephoto does not have to be a massive lens, proven here with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR. Taking exceptionally long reach and giving it a hand-holdable form factor, this 500mm prime utilizes a unique Phase Fresnel element to greatly reduce the size and weight compared to previous versions of the focal length. This PF element, along with three extra-low dispersion elements, also helps to virtually eliminate colour fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve a high degree of clarity, sharpness, and colour fidelity. Complementing this advanced optical design, individual elements also feature both Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings to suppress flare and ghosting, as well as a protective fluorine coating to guard the optical system from dust and moisture.

Benefiting the optical design, this telephoto features a Silent Wave Motor AF system that produces fast, near-silent focusing performance to suit both stills shooting and movie recording, and which can instantly be manually overridden by simply turning the focus ring. Further contributing to photographing in fast-paced situations and difficult lighting, VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Additionally, an electromagnetic aperture mechanism is integrated into the lens design to provide greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with faster continuous shooting rates.

• Super telephoto designed for use with FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, this lens is also compatible with DX models where it will provide a 750mm equivalent focal length.
• One Phase Fresnel element and three extra-low dispersion lens elements work to greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and colour fringing; improve overall image sharpness, clarity, and colour fidelity; and help to minimize the overall weight of the lens.
• A Nano Crystal Coat, along with a Super Integrated Coating, has been applied to lens elements to minimize surface and internal reflections for a marked reduction in lens flare and ghosting.
• Vibration Reduction image stabilization helps to reduce the appearance of camera shake by four stops, benefiting this lens’s use in low-light conditions. Additionally, a designated Sport Mode is well-suited to working in fast-paced conditions and a Tripod Mode helps to suppress subtle ground vibrations when working atop a support system.
• Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design is also used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
• Fluorine-coated front element affords protection to the optical system.
• Dust- and moisture-resistant magnesium-alloy lens barrel benefits the lens’ use in inclement conditions.
• A removable tripod collar is included with the lens for well-balanced support when working from a monopod or tripod.
• Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.

  Compatible with optional AF-S Teleconverter TC-14, TC-17, and TC-20 teleconverters.

SPECIFICATIONS

Focal Length 500mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/5.6
Minimum: f/32
Camera Mount Type Nikon F
Format Compatibility Nikon FX/35mm Film
Angle of View 5°
Minimum Focus Distance 9.84′ / 3 m
Magnification 0.18x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:5.5
Optical Design 19 Elements in 11 Groups
Diaphragm Blades 9, Rounded
Image Stabilization Yes
Autofocus Yes
Tripod Collar Yes Removable – rotating
Filter Thread Front: 95 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 4.17 x 9.33″ / 106 x 237 mm
Weight 3.21 lb / 1460 g

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens

• 95mm Snap-On Lens Cap
• LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
• HB-84 Lens Hood
• CL-M5 Lens Case
• Tripod Collar