Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
When photographing birds, wildlife, sports or action, mobility can make the difference between nailing the shot or missing it altogether. The AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR is a fraction of the size of most full-frame 500mm lenses, freeing you to be as nimble as your subjects.
Phase Fresnel
Phase Fresnel (PF) lens elements effectively compensate for chromatic aberration and ghosting when combined with ordinary glass lens elements. The PF lens element is based upon the Phase Fresnel lens, which appears to have a series of concentric circles engraved onto it. Utilizing a Phase Fresnel lens element allows Nikon engineers to use fewer lens elements, resulting in a more compact and lightweight lens. Due to the characteristics of a PF (Phase Fresnel) lens that utilizes the photo diffraction phenomenon, when there is a strong light source within the frame or when light enters the lens from outside of the frame, ring-shaped coloured flare may occur according to shooting conditions.
Supplied accessories: LC-95 95mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap - LF-4 Rear Lens Cap - HB-84 Bayonet Lens Hood - CL-M5 Lens Case
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF |
| Focal length | 500 mm |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| CIPA image stabilization rating | 4 stop(s) |
| Lens mount | Nikon F (FX) |
| Maximum aperture | F5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | F32 |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Elements | 19 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 PF + 3 ED elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings |
| Minimum focus | 3.00 m (118.11″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.18× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Weight | 1460 g (3.22 lb) |
| Diameter | 106 mm (4.17″) |
| Length | 237 mm (9.33″) |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy |
| Sealing | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| Filter thread | 95 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Tripod collar | Yes |
