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

Lightweight Super Telephoto Prime Lens for Nikon F-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens is a revolutionary super telephoto prime lens designed for Nikon F-mount DSLR cameras. This lens offers a long 500mm focal length in a remarkably compact and lightweight design, thanks to the use of Nikon's Phase Fresnel (PF) element. It is an excellent choice for wildlife, sports, and nature photographers who need a portable yet powerful lens to capture distant subjects with exceptional clarity and detail.

Key Features

Super Telephoto Reach in a Compact Design

• 500mm Focal Length: Provides an impressive telephoto reach, perfect for capturing distant subjects such as wildlife, birds, and sports events.
• Bright f/5.6 Aperture: Balances the need for telephoto reach with a lightweight and compact design, offering good performance in various lighting conditions.

Advanced Optical Technology

• Phase Fresnel (PF) Element: The inclusion of a Phase Fresnel element significantly reduces the lens's size and weight, while effectively minimizing chromatic aberrations and ghosting.
• Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass: ED glass elements enhance sharpness and color correction by reducing chromatic aberrations, ensuring high-quality images.
• Nano Crystal Coat: Reduces ghosting and flare for increased contrast and more accurate color reproduction, even when shooting against strong light sources.

Vibration Reduction (VR) System

• Vibration Reduction (VR) Technology: Offers up to 4 stops of image stabilization, allowing for sharp images when shooting handheld or in low light conditions. The lens also features a SPORT VR mode, designed for tracking fast-moving subjects.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Provides fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus, essential for capturing fast-moving subjects without disturbing them.
• Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism: Ensures consistent exposures during high-speed shooting, providing precise aperture control.

Lightweight and Portable Build

• Compact and Lightweight Construction: Weighing only 1,460g (3.2 lbs), the 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR is significantly lighter and more compact than traditional super telephoto lenses, making it ideal for handheld shooting and travel.
• Weather-Sealed Design: The lens is sealed to protect against dust and moisture, ensuring reliable performance in challenging environments.

Specifications

• Model: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
• Mount: Nikon F-Mount
• Focal Length: 500mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/32
• Lens Construction: 19 elements in 11 groups (including 1 Phase Fresnel and 3 ED elements)
• Angle of View: 5°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 3m (9.84 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.18x
• Filter Size: 95mm
• Dimensions: 106mm diameter x 237mm length
• Weight: 1,460g (3.2 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Exceptional Portability and Performance

• Ideal for Handheld Shooting: The compact and lightweight design, combined with effective VR, makes this lens perfect for handheld shooting, even for extended periods.
• Perfect for Travel and Wildlife Photography: Its portability allows photographers to easily carry it on long treks, making it ideal for travel and wildlife photography where mobility is crucial.

Professional-Grade Optics

• Sharp and Clear Images: The advanced optical design ensures high-quality images with minimal distortion and aberrations, even at the farthest zoom.
• Reliable in Any Condition: The robust build and weather-sealing make this lens dependable in a variety of shooting environments.