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Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Lens
SKU: NK50056E MFR: 20082
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Key Features
- Capture stunning wildlife shots with the Nikon 500mm lens' exceptional image quality.
- Experience fast, accurate autofocus with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor for sharp, clear photos.
- The f/5.6 aperture is perfect for creating beautiful background blur, even in low light.
- Weighing only 51.2 oz, this telephoto lens is ideal for travel and outdoor photography.
- Benefit from Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization for steady, handheld shooting.
- With its 500mm focal length, get closer to the action, capturing distant subjects easily.
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f/5.6? Not Really a Negative
Pin sharp it is. Easily hand held and f/5.6 isn't the negative I imagined with the ability of Expeed4 and 5 to handle higher ISO's. A great companion to the 300 f/4 with the Fresnel glass. The same soft background. Gotta love this new design inovation.. My 600 f/4 and 400 f/2,8 will still be readily available but, they'll sit more often than not unless seriously required.. Of course, then they'll be back in the vehicle or at the house. Isn't that always the way? I'm 72 and not as strong as I...
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Extremely sharp and easy to hold
Just got back from my first shoot of a Great Blue Heron in morning light atop a snag about 40 feet off the ground. Shot at 1/1000 F8 ISO 720 about 10 minutes after sunrise. Focused on the eye; so it's tack sharp. but was pleasantly surprised to find the entire bird (head, breast, wings, and feet) was just as sharp as the eye. This will replace my 200-500mm since I mostly shot it at 500mm anyway. It's a joy to hold!
Pack light. Go big.
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.
Travel light
Nikon’s smallest, lightest full-frame 500mm prime lens ever—approx. 9.3 inches long and 3.2 lbs.
Bring the world in reach
Powerful 500mm focal length (750mm equivalent on DX-format) brings the shots that matter in reach.
Shoot in the moment
Handheld vibrations are tamed by VR image stabilization equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops* faster.
Super-telephoto reimagined
Proprietary Phase Fresnel technology
For nearly two centuries, Fresnel lenses were used in lighthouses to project a strong beam of light. By harnessing the idea in reverse—for gathering light instead of projecting it—Nikon engineers can create lenses that are shorter and lighter, with the same image quality and zoom power of much larger lenses.
Fast autofocus
Lighter, more compact optics don’t just benefit your mobility—a lighter focus lens group allows the autofocus system to focus faster, too. With the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR, Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) is able to operate at peak performance for fast, quiet autofocus.
Outstanding image quality
When combined with Nikon’s Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass and other NIKKOR glass elements, the Phase Fresnel element produces high resolution, high contrast images with beautiful background blur.
Versatile and durable
Use with Your Nikon DSLR or Mirrorless Camera: The AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR is also compatible with the new Nikon Z mirrorless camera bodies. To attach it, all you need is the Mount Adapter FTZ and you’re good to go with no loss of image quality. Auto Exposure (AE), autofocus (AF), and in-body VR (Vibration Reduction image stabilization) seamlessly work.
More reach when you need it: When shooting with a DX format DSLR or a full-frame DSLR in DX-Crop Mode, the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR produces a whopping 750mm equivalent angle of view. Add the optional AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III for 1.4x more reach with only 1-stop loss of light and maintain autofocus.
Near-silent AF with seamless manual override: The Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) powers extremely fast, accurate and quiet autofocus. When manual adjustments are needed, just spin the smooth focus ring.
Internal Focusing: All focusing movements occur within the lens barrel, so the physical length of the lens never changes. You can also focus as close as 9.8 feet with a 0.18x reproduction ratio from your subject to reveal the finest details.
Ready for the field: The AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR is extensively weather-sealed and includes a protective front meniscus with Nikon’s Fluorine Coating (FLC), which repels water droplets, dust and grime and easily wipes clean.
Consistent, even exposures: Nikon’s Electromagnetic diaphragm (E) mechanism produces extremely consistent exposures, especially during high-speed shooting...shot after shot after shot.
Stable continuous shooting: When shooting sports or action, select SPORTS MODE VR for a specialized type of image stabilization that produces a more stable viewfinder image during high-speed continuous shooting and panning.
Focus recall: When you can predict where action might occur—say, a basketball hoop, or the corner of the racetrack—save the focus position and then quickly recall it with the press of a button on the lens.
FEATURES
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 colored flare may occur according to shooting conditions. This phenomenon can be minimized with “PF Flare Control” to be included in Capture NX-D (ver.1.1.0 or later).
ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass: An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.
Nano Crystal Coat: An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. Nano Crystal Coat uses ultrafine, nano-sized* crystal particles to eliminate reflections inside the lens throughout the spectrum of visible light waves (380 to 780 nm) in ways that far exceed the limits of conventional antireflection coating systems. Nano Crystal Coat not only solves ghost effects caused by red light, which was incredibly difficult for previous systems. It also effectively reduces ghost and flare effects caused by light entering the lens diagonally. The result: clearer images.
Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism: An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting. With conventional D/G type lenses, the diaphragm blades are operated by mechanical linkage levers.
Vibration Reduction: A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.
Fluorine Coat: Photographers need gear that can withstand the elements. Nikon’s fluorine coat effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease or dirt, ensuring easy removal even when they adhere to the lens surface. Nikon’s fluorine coat endures a high frequency of lens surface wiping and its anti-reflective effect also contributes to the capture of clear images.
IF Lens: A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.
Silent Wave Motor: AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts “traveling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet.
M/A: Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinder.
A/M stands for Auto-Priority Manual Mode: This mode also enables an easy transition from autofocus to manual during AF operation. However, mode switch sensitivity has been altered to reduce the possibility of sudden unintentional switching to manual focus while shooting.
Super Integrated Coating: Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.
You can capture the world in stunning detail with the high-quality AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens, designed for professional photographers who demand reliability and innovation. This lens is Nikon's smallest and lightest full-frame 500mm prime lens, making it an ideal companion for wildlife, sports, and action photography where mobility is key.
The lens boasts a powerful 500mm focal length, which can be extended to a 750mm equivalent on DX-format cameras, bringing distant subjects within reach. Its image stabilization feature, equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops faster, ensures sharp, clear images by reducing handheld vibrations.
The lens incorporates Nikon's proprietary Phase Fresnel technology, traditionally used in lighthouses to project light. By reversing this concept to gather light, Nikon engineers have created a lens that is shorter, lighter, and delivers the same image quality and zoom power as larger lenses.
When paired with Nikon's Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass and other NIKKOR glass elements, the Phase Fresnel element produces high-resolution, high-contrast images with beautiful background blur. The lens also features a fast autofocus system powered by Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM), ensuring quiet and accurate focusing.
The AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens is compatible with a wide range of Nikon DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering versatility for photographers with multiple camera bodies. It is also extensively weather-sealed and includes a protective front meniscus with Nikon's Fluorine Coating (FLC), which repels water, dust, and grime.
The lens also offers a SPORTS MODE VR for specialized image stabilization during high-speed continuous shooting and panning. All focusing movements occur within the lens barrel, maintaining the physical length of the lens. A focus recall feature allows you to save and quickly recall a focus position, ideal for predictable action shots.
The lens incorporates several advanced technologies, including Phase Fresnel (PF) lens elements for chromatic aberration and ghosting compensation, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass for optimum chromatic aberration correction, Nano Crystal Coat for eliminating internal lens element reflections, and an Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism for consistent exposures during high-speed shooting.
With the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens, you can capture the world in stunning detail, whether you're shooting wildlife, sports, or action. Its compact size, powerful zoom, and innovative features make it a must-have for any professional photographer.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR Features
- High-quality AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens for professional photography
- Compact, lightweight design ideal for wildlife, sports, and action photography
- Powerful 500mm focal length with image stabilization for sharp, clear images
- Features Nikon's proprietary Phase Fresnel technology for high-resolution, high-contrast images
- Fast, quiet autofocus system powered by Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
- Compatible with a wide range of Nikon DSLR and mirrorless cameras for versatile use
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.
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Key Features
- Capture stunning wildlife shots with the Nikon 500mm lens' exceptional image quality.
- Experience fast, accurate autofocus with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor for sharp, clear photos.
- The f/5.6 aperture is perfect for creating beautiful background blur, even in low light.
- Weighing only 51.2 oz, this telephoto lens is ideal for travel and outdoor photography.
- Benefit from Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization for steady, handheld shooting.
- With its 500mm focal length, get closer to the action, capturing distant subjects easily.
What's in the box:
- Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens
- 95mm Snap-On Lens Cap
- LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
- HB-84 Lens Hood
- CL-M5 Lens Case
- Tripod Collar
- Nikon 1 Year Limited Warranty