Technology
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.
Silent Wave Motor
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor, which represents a significant advance in AF lens technology.
Nano Crystal Coat
An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths.
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.
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.
A/M
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.
IF Lens
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.
Tech Specs
Focal Length
500mmMaximum Aperture
f/4Format
FX/35mmVR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
YesNano Crystal Coat
YesAF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
YesApprox. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
5.5 in.139.5 mmx15.4 in.391 mmApprox. Weight
136.9 oz.3880 g
- Mount TypeNikon F-Bayonet
- Focal Length500mm
- Maximum Aperturef/4
- Minimum Aperturef/22
- FormatFX/35mm
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)3°10'
- Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)5°
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.14xx
- Lens Construction Elements14
- Lens Construction Groups11
- Compatible Format(s)FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
- VR (Vibration Reduction) Image StabilizationYes
- Diaphragm Blades9
- Distance InformationYes
- Nano Crystal CoatYes
- ED Glass Elements3
- Super Integrated CoatingYes
- AutofocusYes
- AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)Yes
- Internal FocusingYes
- Minimum Focus Distance12.6 ft.(4.0m)
- Focus ModeAuto, Manual, Manual/Auto, Auto/Manual
- G-typeYes
- Filter Size52mm
- Accepts Filter TypeSlip-in
- Compatible with Nikon AF-S TeleconvertersYes
- Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)5.5 in.139.5 mmx15.4 in.391 mm
- Approx. Weight136.9 oz.3880 g
- Lens TypePrime
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