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

$2,119 USD
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR

Specifications

Basic Information

Mount
F - Nikon
Announced Date
August 2018
Release Date
August 2018
MSRP At Launch
$3,599.95 USD
MSRP Now
$2,996.95 USD
MPB Max Price
$2,119 USD
Weight
1.46 kg
Dimensions
Length237mm
Diameter106mm

Optics

Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
500mm
Image Circle Size
Full-frame
Magnification
0.18x
Minimum Focus Distance
9.84ft / 3.00m
Number of Elements
19
Number of Element Groups
11

Aperture

Maximum Aperture
f/5.6
Minimum Aperture
f/5.6
Number of Diaphragm Blades
9
Has Rounded Diaphragm Blades
Yes
Has Aperture Ring
Yes

Focus

Has Autofocus
Yes
Focus Motor Type
SWM
Has AF/MF Switch
Yes
Has Focus Limiter
Yes
Has Focus Ring
Yes
Has Internal Focus
Yes

Stabilization

Has Image Stabilization
Yes
Has Stabilization Switch
Yes
CIPA Stabilization Rating Stops
4 stops

Build & Controls

Mount Material
Metal
Has Weather Sealing
Yes

Accessories

Has Lens Hood
Yes
Has Tripod Collar/Lens Foot
Yes
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