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

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens
The AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR is a pinnacle of super-telephoto engineering, designed for professional sports, wildlife, and action photographers. By incorporating advanced fluorite elements, Nikon has achieved a lens that is significantly lighter than its predecessors while delivering unrivaled optical clarity. Built to thrive in the world’s most demanding environments, this lens combines lightning-fast autofocus with four stops of Vibration Reduction to ensure you capture every critical moment with absolute precision.

Unmatched Optics & Lightweight Design
Fluorite & ED Glass: The sophisticated optical path includes two fluorite (FL) and three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements. This combination virtually eliminates chromatic aberration and distortion while drastically reducing the lens’s physical weight for better handheld balance.

Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings: These world-class coatings work in tandem to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting, resulting in images with superior contrast and color fidelity, even in backlit stadium or safari conditions.

Electromagnetic Aperture: This high-speed mechanism provides remarkably consistent exposure control during rapid-fire continuous shooting, an essential feature for professional sports shooters.

Precision Tracking & Stability
Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Experience near-silent, high-speed autofocus that can be instantly overridden manually by simply rotating the focus ring. The internal focusing (IF) design ensures the lens length remains constant and balance stays centered.

Advanced Vibration Reduction (VR): Offers up to four stops of compensation. Includes a specialized Sport Mode for tracking erratic subjects and a Tripod Mode to eliminate subtle ground vibrations.

Professional Tripod Collar: The removable collar features integrated ball bearings, allowing for silky-smooth transitions between horizontal and vertical shooting orientations.

Rugged Build for the Field
Magnesium-Alloy Barrel: The lens is constructed from a robust, weather-resistant magnesium alloy, allowing for professional use in dust, moisture, and inclement weather.

Fluorine Protection: The front meniscus glass element features a fluorine coating that repels water, dirt, and oils, making it easy to clean in the field.

Teleconverter Compatible: Fully compatible with Nikon AF-S TC-14, TC-17, and TC-20 teleconverters for those moments when you need even more reach.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 500mm (750mm equivalent on DX bodies)

Maximum Aperture: f/4

Format: FX (Full-Frame)

Weight: Approximately 6.8 lbs (3090 g)

Minimum Focus Distance: 11.81 feet

Included Accessories: Front Lens Cover, Tripod Foot, and Lens Hood.

Compatibility Note: The electromagnetic aperture mechanism is compatible with modern Nikon DSLRs (D5, D850, D750, D500, etc.). Please verify your camera body’s compatibility for full aperture control.