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Certified Keeper Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
90 PixelMeter Score 10 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Highly portable, lightweight design suitable for all-day handheld use
  • Exceptional sharpness across the frame
  • Fast and precise autofocus performance
  • Effective image stabilization and weather sealing
  • Useful programmable buttons and focus memory recall
Cons Cons
  • Limitations in low light and reduced subject isolation due to f/5.6 aperture
  • Potential for flare and busy bokeh in specific high-contrast or backlit scenes
  • Concerns regarding build quality of the tripod collar and lens hood
  • Inconsistent sharpness results at certain slow shutter speeds
  • Performance degradation when using teleconverters

Launch price Launch price $3,599.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 500mm f/5.6
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon F · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 4 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus (0.18x)
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 1460g (3 lb 3.5 oz) · 106 x 237 mm (4.17 x 9.33 in)

Announcement date Announcement date August 23, 2018
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $3,599.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime

Elements Elements 19
Groups Groups 11

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 500mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/5.6
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/32
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 5°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.18x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 4 stops

Weight Weight 1460g (3 lb 3.5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 106mm (4.17 in)
Length Length 237mm (9.33 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included