{"product_id":"nikon-af-s-nikkor-500mm-f56e-pf-ed-vr-lens","title":"Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f\/5.6E PF ED VR Lens","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f\/5.6E PF ED VR Lens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Revolutionary, Hand-Holdable Super-Telephoto Prime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, shooting wildlife, aviation, and field sports with a 500mm prime lens meant lugging around a massive, heavy piece of glass that absolutely required a sturdy monopod or heavy-duty gimbal tripod. The \u003cstrong\u003eNikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f\/5.6E PF ED VR\u003c\/strong\u003e completely rewrote the laws of optical physics. By utilizing Nikon's revolutionary Phase Fresnel (PF) lens technology, they engineered a true 500mm super-telephoto prime that weighs an unbelievable 3.2 pounds (1460g) and measures just 9.3 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lens democratized extreme reach, making it incredibly easy to hike all day and shoot entirely handheld without sacrificing a shred of professional optical quality. Packed with advanced weather sealing, lightning-fast autofocus, and powerful Vibration Reduction, it remains a highly coveted \"unicorn\" lens for classic F-mount DSLR shooters, and performs flawlessly on modern Z-series mirrorless bodies via the FTZ adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Lens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Lightweight Miracle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Phase Fresnel (PF) element allows this lens to be significantly shorter and roughly half the weight of traditional 500mm primes. At just 3.2 lbs, you can effortlessly track birds in flight or follow sports action handheld for hours without experiencing the crippling neck and shoulder fatigue associated with massive super-telephotos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlawless Optical Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its small size, this lens delivers staggering professional sharpness. The PF element, combined with three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements, virtually eliminates chromatic aberration (color fringing). Furthermore, Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings meticulously suppress flare and ghosting, ensuring your images retain deep, rich contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Vibration Reduction (VR):\u003c\/strong\u003e Shooting handheld at 500mm heavily amplifies even the slightest hand tremors. This lens combats that with up to 4 stops of built-in optical image stabilization. Crucially, it features a dedicated \"Sport VR\" mode, which provides a highly stable viewfinder image when panning to track highly erratic, unpredictable sports and wildlife action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlazing Fast Autofocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driven by Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM), the autofocus is incredibly fast, precise, and remarkably quiet. An internal focusing design means the physical length of the lens never changes during operation, promoting faster focusing speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory Recall Buttons:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lens features programmable focus function buttons on the barrel. You can easily save a specific focus distance (like a bird feeder or first base) into the lens's memory, and instantly snap the focus back to that exact spot with the press of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to withstand the rigors of professional outdoor use, the lens barrel features a magnesium-alloy construction with extensive dust and moisture-resistant weather sealing. A fluorine coating on the front element easily repels water droplets, dirt, and oily fingerprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500mm (approx. 750mm equivalent on DX-format)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/5.6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-Frame (Nikon F-Mount)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19 Elements in 11 Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Phase Fresnel (PF), 3 ED Elements, Nano Crystal Coat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Stabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes (Vibration Reduction with Sport Mode)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutofocus Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSWM (Silent Wave Motor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Focus Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.8 ft \/ 3.0 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.18x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Thread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95 mm (Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Diameter x Length)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.2 x 9.3 in \/ 106 x 237 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.2 lb \/ 1460 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThings to Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve its miraculously compact size and lightweight build, this lens relies on a \u003cstrong\u003erelatively dark maximum aperture of f\/5.6\u003c\/strong\u003e. While f\/5.6 is perfectly adequate for daytime sports and wildlife, it lets in exactly half as much light as a massive 500mm f\/4 prime. This means it is strictly a \"good weather\" lens; if you are shooting deep under a dark forest canopy or at dusk, you will need to rely heavily on your camera's high-ISO capabilities to keep your shutter speeds fast enough to freeze action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly, you must keep the \u003cstrong\u003eminimum focusing distance of 9.8 feet (3.0m)\u003c\/strong\u003e in mind. 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