Nikon 500mm f4 ED AF-S VR

Overview

The new Nikkor 500mm f/4 ED AF-S VR

Popular super telephoto lens that offers an excellent combination of Focal length and handling. A new optical design delivers crisp, high Contrast images and features ultra quiet Autofocus performance, Vibration Reduction II to combat the effect of Camera shake at slow shutter speeds, and practical close focusing capabilities. Designed for digital, this lens includes a Nano Crystal Coating, ED glass and rounded diaphragm blades to produce images full of detail with excellent out of focus characteristics.

AF-SNikkor 500mm f/4 ED VR

Wildlife Super fast

Vibration reduction

NANO CRYSTAL coat

3ED Elements

The 500mm f/4 lens offers an excellent 'reach-to-weight ratio'. Thanks in large part to the f/4 maximum aperture, the size and weight of the front element can be kept comparatively smaller.

The 500mm f/4 is the lens choice for those who need to cover distances to find thier subject, and and ideal companion when venturing across country to shoot wildlife, for example.

Key Features

Fast aperture, easy-to-handle, super telephoto lens.
VR II (Vibration Reduction) offers effects equivalent to using a shutter speed 4 stops faster.
Nano Crystal Coat reduces ghost and flare.
Closest focusing distance: 4m.
Excellent dust and water resistance.
Meniscus protective glass element.
A/M mode prevents accidental switching when using autofocus mode.

Focus Preset possible.

Tough aluminum Trunk case CT-504 included.

Lens Specifications

Generic Lens Specifications

Lens Type: Prime
IS / VR / OS: VR
Min Focal Length (mm): 500
Max Focal Length (mm): 500
Number of Elements: 14
Element Groups: 11
Max Aperture: 4
Minimum Aperture: 22
Diaphragm Blades: 9
Closest Focus Distance (m): 4
Maximum Magnification: 6.9
Filter Type: Drop In
Filter Diameter (mm): 52
Diameter at widest (mm): 139
Lens Length (mm): 391
Weight (g): 3880
Release Date: September 2007

Details

Focal length	500 mm
Maximum aperture	f/4
Minimum aperture	f/22
Lens construction	14 elements in 11 groups (with 3 ED glass elements and one Nano Crystal Coat) and one meniscus protective glass element
Picture angle	5° (3°10’ with DX-format camera)
Minimum focus distance	4.0 m/13.1 ft. (AF), 3.85 m/12.6 ft. (MF)
Maximum reproduction ratio	1/6.9
No. of diaphragm blades	9 (rounded)
Filter/attachment size	52 mm
Focusing	Internal Focusing (IF) system; autofocus with a built-in SWM and manual focus
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)	Approx. 139.5×391 mm/5.5x15.4 in.
Weight	Approx. 3,880 g/8.6 lb.
Supplied accessories	Slip-on Lens Hood (HK-34), Trunk Case CT-504, 52-mm screw-in filter, Strap LN-1, Monopod collar

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Average user rating from: 1 user(s)


Overall rating (weighted)		4.3
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		4.0

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4 of 9 people found the following review helpful

Wonderfull, Monday, 08 October 2007


Overall rating (weighted)		4.3
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		4.0

I do not own this lens (I wish I did) but used it at a Nikon Pro "Promotional" day. It is a shame that I did not ask for the images of the card as I could have shown them here. But this lens was what you would expect for a �5000 + lens. It is sharp and the AF is fast, on the day I used it the light was good and the lenses as expected were on very sturdy tripods so the shutter was fast and there was no Blur, so the VR was not really fully tested. But as you would need a tripod built of cast iron to hold this any way then really it was only the light that could make the difference with the VR.

I am a Nikon man so as very happy that Nikon have decided to start to manufacture this and the 400mm and 600mm with the VR. It has been a long time coming and Canon have had this for a while now.

I liked the lens and would sell my current (Non VR) 500mm for this one.

Why should you care what I think?

My relationship with this item: I have borrowed a friends • I want a free Spudz lens cloth
Where did you buy this item?: Did not buy it "Nikon Promo day"
When did you buy this item?: Last month

Conclusions at a glance

Would you recommend this Item: Yes
Pros: Sharp and has VR
Cons: big price tag

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