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Nikon AF-S 500mm f/4 E FL ED VR : Specifications and Opinions

Nikon AF-S 500mm f/4 E FL ED VR

The Nikon AF-S 500mm f/4 E FL ED VR is a supertele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2015. The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 9000 €;

25 users have given it an average vote of 9.4 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Nikon.

Specifications
Focal lenght	500 mm
Angle of view	5°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	16 elements in 12 groups
Min. focus distance	3.60 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.14x
Features
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	40.5 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	3090 g
Dimensions	140 x 387 mm
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Reviews

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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Alberto Martone

sent on November 29, 2022

Pros: everybody

Cons: weight, but in line with the type of lens

Opinion: I believe that together with the 300 and 400 f2.8 it is the best telephoto lens for nature photography on the market. I see no fault if well maintained and managed. Excellent lens that I would come back to buy Used even in extreme light situations, it did not give any problem or difficulty reading. Precise autofocus and balanced on the tripod as if handheld

Santino Caruso

sent on November 29, 2022

Pros: Unprecedented AF, No front weight, balanced, Sharpness.

Cons: I confirm as mentioned above a bit of vignetting on the FF

Opinion: I was lucky enough to buy it used in excellent condition below the market price, I immediately realized that I had in my hands one of the jewels of the Nikon house for the construction qualities and for its performance in the field of birdlife / sports / macro. I did the D850 combo and the TC-1.4E III make it a respectable 700mm, no loss of AF speed and photo quality. During one of my longest walks 13 Km I did not feel at all the weight during transport, just organize yourself with an anatomical military backpack and you're done. I have been using this lens for almost six months and I must say that it convinced me in avifauna returns the efforts and commitment with excellent files the MAF is lightning fast and does not sin a blow the only sore point and that I can not make the most of it with the D850 the transition to Z9 is inevitable from what I read with FZT it seems the speed of the AF behaves even better about 2mm sec faster. So exceptional optics that I will never sell.

Ossiani

sent on July 29, 2020

Pros: brutal sharpness, impeccable autofocus. without back or front focus. lightning, lightness...

Cons: has no notable antagonists

Opinion: the state-of-the-art goal.... Shots.. no frontfocus or backfocus... Perfect image... Impressive speed in hooking fast-moving subjects.... Incredible stabilizer... this is an optics that requires megapixellate cameras. In the sense... that the more mega you put in front. the more it gives you sharpness... with d850.. Monster... In short, it is worth all the money spent. he's not afraid of competition. even third-party... comparing it to a sigma is embarrassing.

André Roveyaz

sent on January 13, 2020

Pros: Sharpness, weight, balance, construction.

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: I was lucky enough to buy it used at a great price, it is the best purchase ever made, it has virtually no downside, I can only talk about it well. Paired with the 850 is outstanding, it is able to return a detail unthinkable already to f4. With the 1.4 III there is no image degradation nor a slowing down of the af Af fast and precise, vr excellent, in the mountains does not tire excessively given the excellent balance.

Fabio Da Dalt

sent on May 04, 2019

Pros: stabilization, sharpness and weight

Cons: Slight vignetting on FF (obvious hope in the next models with lower weight and costs:-)

Opinion: One of the most performing 500mm lenses that can be found today in the market, the lens offers incredibly faithful colors with details engraved too much for portraits, perfectly balanced lens with the d850 body, good minimum focus distance , excellent stabilization and speed MAF all very quiet.

There are 6 more reviews. Show all »

Photos taken with Nikon AF-S 500mm f/4 E FL ED VR

Fox

by Fabio Da Dalt
320 comments, 39720 views [editors pick]

HI RES 4.4 MP

The world of bluethroat

by Alchie
148 comments, 20809 views [editors pick]

HI RES 3.8 MP

Squirrel

by Fabio Da Dalt
133 comments, 11293 views [editors pick]

Cormorant with very big eel

by Ollen
130 comments, 21429 views [editors pick]

Snowy Owl

by Luciano Leuzzi
134 comments, 12253 views [editors pick]

HI RES 5.2 MP

Ptarmigan

by Fabio Da Dalt
91 comments, 9828 views [editors pick]

HI RES 4.4 MP

Fast food

by Francesco Abbate
159 comments, 13240 views

HI RES 4.4 MP

A thousand colors

by Alchie
90 comments, 8748 views [editors pick]

HI RES 10.7 MP

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Squirrel

by Fabio Da Dalt
83 comments, 5845 views [editors pick]

HI RES 4.4 MP

Ural Owl

by Fabio Da Dalt
78 comments, 5189 views [editors pick]

HI RES 9.8 MP

The super couple!

by Alchie
80 comments, 8620 views [editors pick]

HI RES 15.4 MP

Young Hare

by TimMunsey
59 comments, 7126 views [editors pick]

Superb starling

by Alchie
120 comments, 14496 views [editors pick]

HI RES 3.8 MP

Dawn of the Crowned

by André Roveyaz
93 comments, 5915 views [editors pick]

Couple games

by Duell
92 comments, 13888 views [editors pick]

HI RES 3.8 MP

"Barrel Orbi"

by Ollen
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The first snow

by André Roveyaz
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A very nice person ... light

by Lucaben
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The red squirrel.

by Chiodofisso
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Dabchick

by Fabio Da Dalt
86 comments, 3253 views

HI RES 24.6 MP

Chamois

by André Roveyaz
50 comments, 4251 views [editors pick]

Like a batufolo

by Gigi Bavelloni
61 comments, 5607 views

Minor marangonis fighting for food

by Francesco Abbate
111 comments, 7872 views

... A smile with your eyes closed ...

by Lucaben
50 comments, 6798 views

Eaters a beautiful swallowtail for gift 2018

by Ollen
84 comments, 7189 views

Brothers

by Lucaben
45 comments, 11146 views

Beccofrusone

by Alchie
97 comments, 8933 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

The mangroves of the schistaceo

by Alchie
59 comments, 4383 views [editors pick]

HI RES 15.4 MP

Crested alchetta

by Alchie
70 comments, 6411 views

HI RES 6.0 MP

Fox cub

by Lucaben
27 comments, 10370 views

Owl Capogrosso

by Fabio Da Dalt
49 comments, 3700 views

HI RES 9.8 MP

Look

by André Roveyaz
81 comments, 5336 views

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Squirrel

by Fabio Da Dalt
51 comments, 3475 views

HI RES 9.8 MP

La Lupa, Ard.

by André Roveyaz
97 comments, 5462 views

The water wheel

by Ollen
60 comments, 5074 views

The mirror of golden jackals

by MarioB 52
43 comments, 4993 views [editors pick]

HI RES 3.8 MP

Red-necked grebe

by Fabio Da Dalt
36 comments, 4398 views [editors pick]

HI RES 4.4 MP

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