Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon 500mm f/4G VR
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Release Date: 2007-08-23
MSRP Price: $8579.95
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Powerful, lightweight super telephoto, ideal for nature and sports features Nikon’s VR II image stabilization and Nikon Nano Crystal Coat for exceptional performance.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 500mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | Yes |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.14x |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 3°10' |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full Frame format) | 5° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 14 |
| Lens Groups | 11 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 3 |
| Nano Crystal Coat | Yes |
| Super Integrated Coat (SIC) | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 12.6 ft. (4.0m) |
| Focus Mode Switch | Auto, Manual Auto/Manual |
| G-type | Yes |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Slip-in |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Dimensions | (Approx.) 5.5x15.4 in. (Diameter x Length) 139.5x391mm (Diameter x Length) |
| Weight | (Approx.) 136.9 oz. (3,880g) |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | HK-34 Slip-on lens hood CT-504 trunk case Slip-in filter holder 52-mm screw-in NC filter LN-1 strap Monopod collar *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area. |
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