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

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. *Among lenses that are not a Catadioptric design (Mirror-Reflex type)	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 re-imagined

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.
	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.
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.

 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 thephoto diffraction phenomenon, when there is a strong light source withinthe frame or when light enters the lens from outside of the frame,ring-shaped colored flare may occur according to shooting conditions. Thisphenomenon can be minimized with “PF Flare Control” to be included inCapture NX-D (ver.1.1.0 or later). For more information, see softwareHelp/manual. Capture NX-D is available from the Nikon website. Be sure to keep your software up to date.

Specifications

Mount Type: Nikon F-Bayonet
Focal Length: 500mm
Maximum Aperture: f/ 5.6
Minimum Aperture: f/ 32
Format: FX/35mm
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format): 3°10'
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format): 5°00'
Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.18x
Lens Elements: 19
Lens Groups: 11
Compatible Format(s): FX, DX
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization: Yes
Diaphragm Blades: 9
Distance Information: Yes
Nano Crystal Coat: Yes
ED Glass Elements: 3
Phase Fresnel: 1
Fluorine Coat: Yes
Super Integrated Coating: Yes
Autofocus: Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor): Yes
Internal Focusing: Yes
Minimum Focus Distance: 3.0 m from focal plane
Focus Mode: Auto, Manual, Manual/Auto
E-type: Yes
Filter Size: 95mm
Accepts Filter Type: Screw-on
Compatible with Nikon AF-S Teleconverters: Yes (refer to the product manual for details)
Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 106 mm x 237 mm, Distance from camera lens mount flange, Based on CIPA Guidelines
Approx. Weight: 1460 g, Based on CIPA Guidelines