Name: Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Lens
Brand: Nikon
SKU: NK50056E
Price: 3596.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (112 reviews)

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

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR

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Capture stunning detail with the Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens. Fast autofocus, sharp image quality, and Vibration Reduction. Order yours today!

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.

LOVE this 500mm pf lens!!  lightweight, wonderful optics/sharp! Nice bokeh and easy to walk around with for lengthy outings -( my shoulder is kaput, worn out, bone on bone)  these lighter pf telephoto lenses are a blessing - works amazing on the D850 and with adapter to Z series bodies. I got mine on sale a few yrs ago and no regrets!

Outstanding lens!

I've been using this lens for several years for my wildlife photography. Its light weight makes up for its 5.6E. Focus is crisp and fast.  I bought it for my D850 but now it is working great with my Z8 with the adapter.

A light weight prime - Crisp and Fast.

Excellent item. Adororma shipped it in an already open/damaged box, indicating it was a returned item. It was still in mint condition.

For birding

I've had this for a few years now and it is one of the best purchases I've made for bird and wildlife photography. It's a great option for those who can't afford the $14k high end telephotos and can be handheld.

Excellent sharp lens

Awesome lens, light short and very good to track birds. This is a sharp lens, great buy.

Great Lens

A superb glass to carry anytime photographing wildlife. It's a KEEPER!!!!

Hands on lens

Light, super fast AF, and unbelievable clarity across the entire field whether you are at F/5.6 or 16.  It's just hard to believe that a lens this small and light has so much capability.  Compares to all 500mm f/4 lens I've used in terms of sharpness, contrast and AF speeds.

Highly recommended

Amazing lens. Purchased used from Adorama, great condition and great price. Thank you!

Amazing lens.

I bought this after some research on a long lens for our trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons National parks. The weight was important for me since I?m in my 70s . I used this lens on my Z6ii with the adapter, and all worked perfectly. The only negative I can say is I shoot very early mornings  and the low light was difficult at times, bumped up the iso or iso auto took care of this, with not too much noise. Used for landscape captures and animals.

Yellowstone And Teton captures

Be careful not to use the tripod mount as a Arca Swiss mount. It will fall off. Use good tripod plate for the mount.

Use a Tripod Plate

A very sharp lens.  Very quick to focus on the z9

an awesome lens

The Nikon 500mm prime lens and Fotopro tripod are a perfect match.  The lens produces very clear and crisp images with no issues - in fact it has taken my photography experiences to a higher level!  The tripod is perfect for this lens and my Nikon D850.  All in all, the combination products are a good investment, not just an expense.  Highly recommended!

Perfect Combination Package!

Superb super telephoto prime. Fast focus, sharp images, buttery backgrounds, and light weight. Produces sharp, crystal clear images. Pairs well with a 1.4 teleconverter. Works flawlessly with Z cameras. It?s a keeper,

Great lens

I use this lens on both my D500 and Z6 ll (with the FTZ adapter). The sharpness is amazing with both cameras. Bird feathers are tack-sharp even at 200% image size. I especially like the relatively light weight when mated with the Z6 II. The included Capture 1 software is also amazing. Once you learn it you will never use any other editing software.

Amazing wildlife lens

Like most others have said here, I am incredibly happy with this 500mm super tele.  Lightweight and sharp on focus, it's a  pleasure to carry.  New possibilities open up with this lens, so if you are into wildlife photography, find the $$$ because this one is worth every penny!  Great job Nikon/Nikkor!

Highly Recommended

As a fan of the older, big lenses, I was surprised at how well this works... and all the new opportunities it opens for wildlife photography.

Great new addition to the wildlife kit

This is a great lens, it was a short learning curve for holding it steady. It was because it is physically lighter and shorter than other telephotos I have used, it seems that the extra weight is harder to move quickly helping create steadiness. The 500 PF is lighter and easier to move but it has a great vibration reduction system and I learned pretty quick to be aware of the problem and that is basically all it took for me to get consistently sharp photos. I think it?s just what I needed and love shooting with it.

500pf

It is so compact that people don't believe it is a 500mm lens! It is also extremely light weight for a lens of this focal length, very sharp, and focuses instantly. I am 70+ years old and could never follow focus on birds in flight until I started using this lens. Another great benefit is that it fits in a normal camera bag for those rare times when it is not on the camera. I have not encountered any Flare issues but did notice that there is a PF option in NX Studio's Lens correction options.

Best Buy Ever.

My lens arrived in just a few days. It was packaged securely. Thank you

Very pleased

The lens couldn't be better. I am so happy to have it. Getting it was a bit tedious. You promised "Expedited" delivery and explained that meant 1-3 days. My delivery too 6 days. It arrived at the destination UPS station at 3:30 AM on a Friday. They just held it until Monday before delivering This is not my definition of "expedited.".

Wonderful Lens

This is an awesome lens.  Very reliable and sharp.

Nikkor 500mm f/5.6 PF

An impossibly light and sharp prime telephoto lens. Autofocus speed is 3 times faster than my sigma 150-600mm.  Anyone hand holding for wildlife should consider getting one.

Great lens!

I wish I had the budget to own one of the super exotic lenses but this puts me pretty close.  I originally paired it with my D850 but lately I have been using it with my Z7 ii for a range of birds and mammals. Focus is very fast compared to a Sigma 150-600 that it replaced and sharpness is outstanding.  The best feature for me is the size and weight. I can hike a mile or more and then hand hold this lens easily.  The photo was hand held at about 50 feet and then cropped to near 100%

Great balance of price and performance

Really sharp and light! Makes hand holding a breeze!

Excellent!

I love this lens.  I?ve been using it for a few months now and what a world of difference in clarity.  I am so happy I spent the money for this lens.  It?s really made a difference in my images.

Excellent lens.  Don?t think twice.

Super Lens

The lens seems sharp on my D500. This lens is an equivalent to 750 mm. The autofocus seems good.

Nikon 500 mm f5.6 review.

This lens is significantly lighter and easier to maneuver than the 500mm f4 Nikon lens, allowing for quicker response times getting pictures of wildlife in the field.  I can't think of any negatives about the lens, other than you do need a steady hand or a tripod to use it.

Incredibly sharp photos of things at a distance

Seriously, what needs to be said. Love this lens. Yes...it is worth it. I use it on a D500. It is the perfect bird photography combo.

Enough already...just get it

What a great lens!!!  I am able to take sharp photos and it autofocus very quickly.  I have used it with my D500 and Z7ii with wonderful results.  Previously, I used the Nikon 200-500mm lens for wild life photos.  But that lens just got too heavy for me to carry around on a regular basis (no such problem with the 500mm PF).  I sold  the 200-500mm  and waited for the 500mm PF lens to become available.  I must say the wait was well worth it.

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

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