Nikon 500mm f/4G AF-S VR
Nikon 500mm f/4G AF-S VR
The Nikon 500mm f/4G AF-S VR is a super telephoto lens for use with FX- and DX-format cameras. It’s great for wildlife photography. Key features include:
Four-stop vibration reduction
Fast, nearly silent autofocus; full-time manual focus
Excellent sharpness
Ideal for wildlife photography
Roger's Take
Founder & CEO
It’s everything you’ve heard: sharp as a tack and the VR system keeps it so steady you can shoot it handheld (at least for a while). It takes a 1.4x or 1.7x teleconverter just fine if there’s enoug...
Q & A
“G” is a reference to a G-Type lens and is distinguishable from a standard D-Type lens by its lack of an aperture control ring. G-Type lenses relay distance information to compatible DSLRs like a D-Type lens but rely wholly on electronic aperture control through a camera body.
“AF-S” refers to Auto Focus that features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor or “SWM.”
“VR” or “Vibration Reduction” is a reference to Nikon’s proprietary in-lens image stabilization.
Specifications
| Angle of View | 5 degrees |
| Aperture | f4-22 |
| Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Compatibility | Crop and Full Frame |
| Diameter | 5.5" |
| Dimensions | Length: 15.4" |
| Filter Size | 52.0mm |
| Filter Style | Drop-in |
| Focal Length | 500.0-500.0 |
| Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor, focus limiter, FT manual, electronic preset |
| Groups/Elements | 11/14 |
| Hood Included | Yes |
| Hood Type | HK-34 |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Item Type | Lens |
| Lens Type | Supertelephoto |
| Low Dispersion Elements | 3 |
| Max Aperture | 4.0 |
| Maximum Magnification | .14x |
| Minimum Aperture | 22.0 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 12.6feet |
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Weather Resistant | Yes |
| Weight | 8.5 lb |
| Zoom Method | N/A |
Includes
- Nikon 500mm f/4G
- Rear cap
- Slip-on front cap
- Strap
- Drop-in UV filter
- HK-34 hood
- Bag
Specifications
| Angle of View | 5 degrees |
| Aperture | f4-22 |
| Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Compatibility | Crop and Full Frame |
| Diameter | 5.5" |
| Dimensions | Length: 15.4" |
| Filter Size | 52.0mm |
| Filter Style | Drop-in |
| Focal Length | 500.0-500.0 |
| Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor, focus limiter, FT manual, electronic preset |
| Groups/Elements | 11/14 |
| Hood Included | Yes |
| Hood Type | HK-34 |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Item Type | Lens |
| Lens Type | Supertelephoto |
| Low Dispersion Elements | 3 |
| Max Aperture | 4.0 |
| Maximum Magnification | .14x |
| Minimum Aperture | 22.0 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 12.6feet |
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Weather Resistant | Yes |
| Weight | 8.5 lb |
| Zoom Method | N/A |
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