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

You won't find a lens like the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR elsewhere—it's a lightweight super telephoto prime with excellent optics, an attractive price, and a narrow angle of view that's ideal for capturing distant subjects.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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MSRP: $3,596.95

Product details

  • A fraction of the size of most full-frame 500mm lenses
  • Specially designed Phase Fresnel (PF) lens element enables a compact design
  • Vibration reduction (VR) image stabilization for sharper and steadier
  • Durable construction with advanced weather sealing, internal focus and Nikon nonstick fluorine coating

PROS

+ Lightweight build.
+ Long reach.
+ Excellent optical stabilization.
+ Sharp optics with no distortion and minimal vignette.

CONS

- Relatively narrow maximum f-stop.
- Not compatible with some older cameras.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on April 12, 2019
You won't find a lens like the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR elsewhere—it's a lightweight super telephoto prime with excellent optics, an attractive price, and a narrow angle of view that's ideal for capturing distant subjects.
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