Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR
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Product Overview
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR is a professional super telephoto prime lens for Nikon F-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Nikon in 2015, it has 16 elements in 12 groups.
For incremental weathers, Nikon is kind enough to include weather sealing.
As a super telephoto prime lens, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR is a specialty instrument best suited for professional sports and wild-life photographers. Built-in image stabilization is almost a must-have at this focal range, and this lens does not disappoint on this front. Owners will also like the available tripod collar.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 50%
Pros
- Optically stabilized
- Weather-sealed
- Comes with a tripod collar
- Superb build quality
- Brilliant optical performance
- Great AF tracking
Cons
- Dark maximum aperture
- Large physical size with large diameter and long barrel
- On the heavy side
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Specifications
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