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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm F/5.6E Pf ED VR Super-Telephoto Lens Black

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Brand Nikon
Focal Length Description 500 mm
Lens Type Telephoto
Compatible Mountings Nikon F
Camera Lens Description 500 month

About this item

  • A fraction of the size of most full-frame 500mm lenses
  • Specially designed Phase Fresnel (PF) lens element enables a compact design
  • Vibration reduction (VR) image stabilization for sharper and steadier
  • Durable construction with advanced weather sealing, internal focus and Nikon nonstick fluorine coating
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Product Description

The super-telephoto lens has been reimagined in Nikon’s smallest, lightest full-frame 500mm prime lens Ever. Powered by Nikon proprietary Phase Fresnel (PF) technology, This 9.2 inch, 3.2 pound powerhouse frees you to shoot wildlife, sports and action with unmatched mobility. Pack light, move fast and catch the shots others might miss. When photographing birds, wildlife, sports or action, mobility can make the difference between nailing the shot or missing it altogether. The AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR is a fraction of the size of most full-frame 500mm lenses, freeing you to be as nimble as your subjects.

What's in the box

  • AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
  • LC-95 95mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap
  • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
  • HB-84 Bayonet Hood
  • CL-M5 Lens Case
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    Pack light. Go big.

    When photographing birds, wildlife, sports or action, mobility can make the difference between nailing the shot or missing it altogether. The AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR is a fraction of the size of most full-frame 500mm lenses, freeing you to be as nimble as your subjects.

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    Super-telephoto Reimagined

    Proprietary Phase Fresnel technology

    For nearly two centuries, Fresnel lenses were used in lighthouses to project a strong beam of light. By harnessing the idea in reverse—for gathering light instead of projecting it—Nikon engineers can create lenses that are shorter and lighter, with the same image quality and zoom power of much larger lenses.

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    Versatile and Durable

    Ready for the field The AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR is extensively weather-sealed and includes a protective front meniscus with Nikon’s Fluorine Coating (FLC), which repels water droplets, dust and grime and easily wipes clean.

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    Travel light

    Nikon’s smallest, lightest full-frame 500mm prime lens ever—approx. 9.3 inches long and 3.2 lbs.

    Bring the world in reach

    Powerful 500mm focal length (750mm equivalent on DX-format) brings the shots that matter in reach.

    Shoot in the moment

    Handheld vibrations are tamed by VR image stabilization equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops* faster.

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    Outstanding image quality

    When combined with Nikon’s Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass and other NIKKOR glass elements, the Phase Fresnel element produces high resolution, high contrast images with beautiful background blur.

    More reach when you need it

    When shooting with a DX format DSLR or a full-frame DSLR in DX-Crop Mode, the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR produces a whopping 750mm equivalent angle of view. Add the optional AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III for 1.4x more reach with only 1-stop loss of light and maintain autofocus.

    Fast autofocus

    Lighter, more compact optics don’t just benefit your mobility—a lighter focus lens group allows the autofocus system to focus faster, too. With the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR, Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) is able to operate at peak performance for fast, quiet autofocus.

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    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    125 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the weight, quality and ease of use of the camera lenses. For example, they mention that it's a prime lens, produces sharp, crisp images and is worth the wait. Some appreciate the VR and that it works well with teleconverters. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

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    13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

    Customers like the weight of the lens. They mention that it's small, light weight, and fast focusing. Some say that it works well with a 1.4x TCIII and is worth the extra money.

    "...What makes this lens more desirable, and worth the extra money is its small size, light weight, and extremely fast focusing...." Read more

    "...It is much lighter than the f4 model (and much less expensive). I use it without a tripod, which is almost impossible with the f4...." Read more

    "...It focuses very well and fast with my Nikon D850. It is very light making it easier to carry attached to my camera than my Nikon 200-500...." Read more

    "...I was not disappointed. It's a prime lens, fast to focus, light to hold, works well with a 1.4xTCIII when needed...." Read more

    10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the lens. They say it produces sharp, crisp, and beautiful images with beautiful rendition. Some mention that the lens is excellent and produces great detail. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.

    "...-500 for the past 6 years, and have loved it ... it produces superb, crisp, images, especially for its price...." Read more

    "I love this lens! My images are sharp, and it is light enough for me to handle easily without a tripod...." Read more

    "...This lens also has trouble capturing sharp pictures of birds in water, however I'm not sure if this is a lens issue or Nikon camera issue since I..." Read more

    "...This lens is superb quality, and produce quality images, super fast outofocus and beautiful rendition, and blur background ,colors are amazing as..." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers are happy with the lens. They say it's a prime lens, fast to focus, light to hold, and works well with their camera. They also say it was worth the wait and is perfect for bird photography.

    "Quite simply, than this is an excellent lens. I photograph birds and wildlife, and this lens is part of my go-to kit...." Read more

    "...I was not disappointed. It's a prime lens, fast to focus, light to hold, works well with a 1.4xTCIII when needed...." Read more

    "Perfect lens for bird photography. Small, light, super sharp wide open, good VR, paired with my D500, it's an amazing combo!" Read more

    "Waited a year and a half for it to become available. The lens was worth the wait . . . and it is worth the weight...." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it produces superb, crisp images with typical Nikon quality. The lens has good VR and works well with a 1.4x TCIII when needed. It also works great with teleconverters.

    "...a Nikon 200-500 for the past 6 years, and have loved it ... it produces superb, crisp, images, especially for its price...." Read more

    "...It's a prime lens, fast to focus, light to hold, works well with a 1.4xTCIII when needed. I use it primarily for bird photography with a D850." Read more

    "...Small, light, super sharp wide open, good VR, paired with my D500, it's an amazing combo!" Read more

    "...It is light, easy to handhold, and has accurate AF. The VR is very good in this lens and I have taken hand held photos that look very good a 1/60..." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers find the lens easy to use handheld, especially with fast moving subjects. They also appreciate the simple to follow directions and the carrying case. Customers also mention that the lens is very light making it easier to carry attached to their camera.

    "...It is very light making it easier to carry attached to my camera than my Nikon 200-500...." Read more

    "...The technology in this lens is amazing. It is light, easy to handhold, and has accurate AF...." Read more

    "...Simple to follow directions are included, including the lens hood and a nice carrying case, i would definitely recommend its purchase to those that..." Read more

    "Lens is nice and easy to use, especially with fast moving subjects. image quality doesn’t seem to have been compromised at the expense of lightness." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the camera lens. They mention that it is light weight, super sharp wide open, and fast focusing.

    "Perfect lens for bird photography. Small, light, super sharp wide open, good VR, paired with my D500, it's an amazing combo!" Read more

    "...Doesn't play well with TC, same as 200-500. Sharpness is good to excellent without TC, but with is obviously less clear...." Read more

    "...this lens before buying it and loved it for its size/weight and sharpness...." Read more

    "Amazingly light weight and hand holdable, really sharp and contrasty. Very happy, has almost completely replaced my 500 f4 VR." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers like the focusing of the camera lenses. They mention that it is extremely fast, snappy, and responsive. Some appreciate the manual override feature.

    "...Combined with a fast body, like a D500, or a Z9, the 500 PF with its fast focus, and the size and weight making for quicker handling, are likely to..." Read more

    "I use this lens for wildlife. It focuses very well and fast with my Nikon D850...." Read more

    "...I was not disappointed. It's a prime lens, fast to focus, light to hold, works well with a 1.4xTCIII when needed...." Read more

    "...The AF is snappy and responsive, and the manual override feature is great for trying to capture fast moving targets like Golden-crowned kinglets and..." Read more

    3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the camera lens. They mention that it doesn't play well with TC, the normal VR is almost unusable, and the 1.4 TC is not practical.

    "...is f5.6 and that does push ISO up slightly and also makes the 1.4TC not that practical...." Read more

    "...The normal VR is almost unusable and causes the camera to bounce around, which, as I stated above, is why it is imperative that you leave it in..." Read more

    "...Consider this the first one. Doesn't play well with TC, same as 200-500...." Read more

    Worth the price
    4 Stars
    Worth the price
    Probably my go to lens for bird and wildlife photography. Having used this lens almost everyday for 6 months I can say that this lens is great and is worth the price. I actually went with Nikon because this is the most affordable (lol) 500mm lens on the market. The AF is snappy and responsive, and the manual override feature is great for trying to capture fast moving targets like Golden-crowned kinglets and warblers. Also works great with my teleconverters ( 1.4x and 2.0. with Nikon Z7). Leave the VR in sport mode and thank me later! However this lens is far from perfect. It has issues with acquiring birds in flight, and will do the focus in focus out shuffle until you miss your shots completely. The normal VR is almost unusable and causes the camera to bounce around, which, as I stated above, is why it is imperative that you leave it in Sport mode. This lens also has trouble capturing sharp pictures of birds in water, however I'm not sure if this is a lens issue or Nikon camera issue since I had the same problem with my D850. Overall, way more hits than misses and would highly recommend this lens to anyone who wants to get into bird or wildlife photography and doesn't want to take out a second mortgage to purchase a prime telephoto lens.
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    Purchased this lens because i cant afford (as most cant) The 500-600-800F4 Lens at about 8-10 grand for starters.
    This is just a fraction of the price and yes its only an F5.6 but you get one hell of a lens, I have mine paired with a D850 and Wow Just wow... I love this lens and i have also paired it with a nikon 1.4 tele and ive seen about a 3-4% loss in picture quality. So its a win win...
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