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

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

Telephoto prime with optical stabilization for Wildlife, sports, action photography.

Super-telephoto prime lens f/5.6 f-mount
Wildlife
Wildlife
Sports
Sports

Lens Review: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F/5.6E PF ED VR

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR is a compact and lightweight super-telephoto prime lens designed for Nikon F-mount cameras. Utilizing a Phase Fresnel (PF) element, it achieves a significantly reduced size and weight compared to traditional 500mm lenses, enhancing portability for wildlife and sports photographers. The lens features Vibration Reduction (VR) with Sport and Tripod modes, providing up to 4 stops of image stabilization. Its advanced optical design includes Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements and Nano Crystal Coat to minimize chromatic aberrations and flare, delivering sharp, high-contrast images. The electromagnetic diaphragm ensures consistent exposure during high-speed shooting, and the lens is sealed against dust and moisture for reliable performance in challenging conditions.

Specifications

Lens type
Super-telephoto prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
500 mm
Image stabilization
Yes (Vibration Reduction with Sport and Tripod modes)
Lens mount
Nikon F
Maximum aperture
f/5.6
Minimum aperture
f/32
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9 (rounded)
Optical construction
19 elements in 11 groups (including 1 Phase Fresnel and 3 ED elements)
Minimum focusing distance
3.0 m (9.84 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.18x
Filter size
95 mm
Dimensions
106 mm (diameter) x 237 mm (length)
Weight
1,460 g (3.21 lbs)
Weather sealing
Dust and moisture resistant
Usage
wildlife, sports

Video Reviews

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Sample Images

Establishing Borders

Establishing Borders

by Ron Buening

RKE_5514

RKE_5514

by R ERTUG

Lurker in the Darkness

Lurker in the Darkness

by Ron Buening

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by Wojciech Jamiolkowski

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by Wojciech Jamiolkowski

Grebe feeding?

Grebe feeding?

by pstani

Mugging attempt

Mugging attempt

by pstani

Gull attack

Gull attack

by pstani

Hello There!

Hello There!

by Ron Buening

Awkward Pose and Silly Walk

Awkward Pose and Silly Walk

by Ron Buening

Guillemot de TroĂŻl - Uria aalge - Common Murre - Trottellumme - Arao comĂșn

Guillemot de TroĂŻl - Uria aalge - Common Murre - Trottellumme - Arao comĂșn

by Alain-46

Spatule blanche

Spatule blanche

by didier.michelle.ferrand

I-AMIC / MM6305 - FIAT G.91R - ex Italian A/F

I-AMIC / MM6305 - FIAT G.91R - ex Italian A/F

by Berkut54 ( Clive Bowley )

Agro blanc - Garceta grande - Great egret - Grande aigrette- Ardea alba + Martinet blanc comu - Garceta comun - Little egret - Aigrette gazette - Egretta garzetta

Agro blanc - Garceta grande - Great egret - Grande aigrette- Ardea alba + Martinet blanc comu - Garceta comun - Little egret - Aigrette gazette - Egretta garzetta

by patricia.hoedts

Black Skimmer Reflecting

Black Skimmer Reflecting

by Ron Buening

Black Skimmers Racing

Black Skimmers Racing

by Ron Buening

Pingouin torda - Alca torda - Razorbill - Tordalk - Alca comĂșn

Pingouin torda - Alca torda - Razorbill - Tordalk - Alca comĂșn

by Alain-46

Kungsfiskare - Kingfisher

Kungsfiskare - Kingfisher

by exitlight.se

A pair of sparrows

A pair of sparrows

by luftwalk

Pardal comu - Gorrion comun - House sparrow - Moineau domestique - Passer domesticus

Pardal comu - Gorrion comun - House sparrow - Moineau domestique - Passer domesticus

by patricia.hoedts