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

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

Long Reach, Light Build

The Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens reshapes what “portable telephoto” truly means. With Nikon’s clever Phase Fresnel (PF) design, it packs an impressive 500mm reach into a surprisingly small and light body—ideal for travelers, wildlife chasers, and action enthusiasts alike.

Refined Optical Craftsmanship

Built with Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass and PF elements, this lens sharply cuts down color fringing and glare, gifting you images rich in detail and contrast. Its Super Integrated and Fluorine coatings keep visuals bright and resist smears, dust, and dampness.

Fleet, Hushed Pinpointing

Impelled by Nikon’s Muted Surge Engine (MSE), sighting proves brisk, scrupulous, and nigh voiceless—prime for slyly snaring wary or darting quarries. Handwheel sway yields you deft honing of keenness at whim.

Steady Vision with Vibration Reduction

The built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) system grants up to 4 stops of steadiness, helping you shoot hand-held with confidence. A special SPORT VR mode keeps focus steady during high-speed panning or fast motion.

Resilient Yet Gossamer

Forged from staunch magnesium, the optic endures while remaining lissome to tote. Warding shields it from grit, spurts, and grim wild rigors—wrought for the wilds, not the ledge.

Smart Control & Fit

Made for Nikon F-mount DSLRs, it features an electromagnetic diaphragm for steady exposures during rapid bursts. The lens also includes a detachable tripod collar and assignable function buttons for flexible handling.

Final Word

The Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens is a triumph of optical ingenuity—melding reach, speed, and clarity into a travel-friendly frame. Whether you’re tracking distant birds or freezing athletic motion, it delivers professional power without the burden of weight.

Nikon AF-S 500mm F/5.6E PF ED VR Camera Lens Specs

Focal Length 500mm
Maximum Aperture f/5.6
Minimum Aperture f/32
Lens Mount Nikon F
Format Compatibility Full-Frame
Angle of View 5°
Minimum Focus Distance 9.84' / 3 m
Maximum Magnification 0.18x
Optical Design 19 Elements in 11 Groups
Diaphragm Blades 9, Rounded
Focus Type Autofocus
Image Stabilization Yes
Tripod Collar Removable and Rotating
Filter Size 95 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L) 4.17 x 9.33" / 106 x 237 mm
Weight 3.21 lb / 1460 g
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Timothy ★★★★★

Carrying this on a hike for birds felt almost like cheating, it’s so light for the reach. The Phase Fresnel element really does the trick, and the VR let me shoot handheld at dusk without a tripod.

Timothy ★★★★★

Took this on a hiking trip and the Phase Fresnel element makes it feel like half the weight I expected for a 500mm. The VR stabilization is rock solid even shooting handheld in low light.

Mia ★★★★★

I was skeptical a 500mm could be this light, but hand-holding it for a full birding walk was a breeze thanks to the Phase Fresnel element.