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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500 mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
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| Manufacturer | Nikon Nikkor |
|---|---|
| Model | AF-S 500 mm f/5.6E PF ED VR |
| Lens style | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 500 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/5.6 |
| Angle of view | 5 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 3 m |
| Maximum magnification | |
| Minimum aperture | 32 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Auto focus type | AF / MF |
| Lens Construction | 19 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter diameter | 95 mm |
| Macro | No |
| Available mounts | Nikon F |
| Dimensions | 237 x 106 mm |
| Weight | 1460 g |
| Additional information | Announced: 23.08.2018 3 ED elements, 1 Phase Fresnel (PF) element, nano crystal coatings, front elements with fluorine coating |
Owners reviews (3)
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price: $3400
User profile: Amateur
Cons: A little prone to flare with backlit subjects, and of course the lens foot, which I replaced with an Arca-Swiss and QD capable model from Hejnar. As previously stated, closest focus of 8M is a little restricting.
Pros: Build quality is good and the lens is sharp, a little sharper than the 200-500 zoom. The size and weight are terrific for a 500mm prime making this a nature photographer’s dream, especially on a D500 body. AF speed and VR are both very good. I also think it’s reasonably priced, especially when compared to Nikon’s 500mm f/4.
Summary: A “must have” lens for a wildlife photographer, very transportable, easy to hand hold, very good optical quality and fairly priced. I can see why this lens was so much in demand - and so much back ordered - when it was first announced.
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price:
User profile: Semipro
Cons: Think this lens like most Nikon Lenses are overpriced. The focus especially on the Z series with FTZ is slow for a prime, on DSLR it is fast but not to the same level as the f2.8 and f4 primes or Zoom lenses. Sharpness is also not buch better then the 200-500. Lens flare is not good against the sun/light
Pros: Very small and light for travel and shooting out of hand. Build quality is good but the lens hood is flimsy. Biggest benefit is size and at close distance the lens is sharp.
Summary: A good lens that comes at a high price for its benefits of small size and portability.
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: $4,500
User profile: Semipro
Cons: Honestly, I can only think of two negatives with the lens. The first is common to nearly every camera manufacture, the lack of an Arca Swiss compatible tripod foot. The first thing I did was buy a replacement foot. The second is the closest focusing distance of 3m. For a 500mm lens, it\'s great, but for such a small lens, it feels like it should focus a couple of feet closer.
Pros: Small, light, sharp and not too expensive. What\'s not like? It is essentially a perfect wildlife photographers lens. Long enough for wildlife and it performs well with a 1.4x teleconverter too. It is the only reason I still shoot Nikon, and unless Sony comes out with a comparable lens, I\'ll be anchored in Nikon for many years.
Summary: You cannot go wrong with this lens. While the f5.6 costs you a stop of light and background blurring in some cases, it is a small price to pay for such a wonderful lens. It makes carrying a long lens feasible on hikes because you can practically stick this thing in your back pocket.