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    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.

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    Silent Wave Motor

    AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor, which represents a significant advance in AF lens technology.

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    Nano Crystal Coat

    An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

    500mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/4
  • Format

    FX/35mm
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    Yes
  • Nano Crystal Coat

    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    5.5 in.139.5 mmx15.4 in.391 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    136.9 oz.3880 g
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length
    500mm
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/4
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/22
  • Format
    FX/35mm
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    3°10'
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.14xx
  • Lens Construction Elements
    14
  • Lens Construction Groups
    11
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
  • Diaphragm Blades
    9
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • Nano Crystal Coat
    Yes
  • ED Glass Elements
    3
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    12.6 ft.(4.0m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto, Manual, Manual/Auto, Auto/Manual
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    52mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Slip-in
  • Compatible with Nikon AF-S Teleconverters
    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    5.5 in.139.5 mmx15.4 in.391 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    136.9 oz.3880 g
  • Lens Type
    Prime

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