Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
$794/ $1,549.95
Specifications
Basic Information
Mount
F - Nikon
Announced Date
August 4, 2015
Release Date
August 2015
MSRP Now
$1,549.95 USD
MPB Max Price
$794 USD
Weight
2.3 kg
Dimensions
Length267.5mm
Diameter108mm
Optics
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
200mm-500mm
Image Circle Size
Full-frame
Minimum Focus Distance
7.22ft / 2.20m
Number of Elements
19
Number of Element Groups
12
Has Diffractive Optics
No
Aperture
Maximum Aperture
f/5.6
Minimum Aperture
f/32
Number of Diaphragm Blades
9
Has Rounded Diaphragm Blades
Yes
Has Aperture Ring
Yes
Focus
Has Autofocus
Yes
Focus Motor Type
Silent wave
Has AF/MF Switch
Yes
Has Focus Limiter
Yes
Has Focus Ring
Yes
Has Internal Focus
Yes
Front Element Rotates
No
Stabilization
Has Image Stabilization
Yes
Has Stabilization Switch
Yes
CIPA Stabilization Rating Stops
4.5 stops
Build & Controls
Has Internal Zoom
No
Mount Material
Metal
Has Weather Sealing
Yes
Filters
Accepts Filter Types
Front Screw-on
Front Filter Thread Size
95mm
Accessories
Has Lens Hood
Yes
Has Tripod Collar/Lens Foot
Yes
Notes
- High sample variation
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