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

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens
Ultra-Compact, Hand-Holdable Super-Telephoto Prime for Action & Wildlife
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR completely redefines super-telephoto photography by proving that an exceptionally long reach does not require a massive, heavy lens body. Built for full-frame F-mount DSLR and mirrorless Z-systems, this revolutionary 500mm prime utilizes a specialized Phase Fresnel (PF) element to drastically slash its physical size and weight, resulting in a highly agile, hand-holdable form factor.

Optimized for fast-paced wildlife tracking, bird photography, aviation, and sports, this compact powerhouse pairs blistering autofocus and 4-stop image stabilization with a rugged, weather-resistant magnesium alloy shell to deliver elite, field-ready performance.

CONDITION NOTE (EXCELLENT GRADE / ADVANCED ACCESSORIES INCLUDED)
This premium super-telephoto prime lens is in Excellent, Fine-Grade Condition. It has been thoroughly bench-tested and performs flawlessly, driving autofocus targets and stabilization cycles with quiet precision.

Upgraded Accessories Included: Ships complete with its native front and rear lens caps, the original matching lens hood, and an upgraded, premium third-party tripod foot configured with a built-in Arca-Swiss profile for instant plate-free mounting to compatible tripod heads.

Cosmetic & Mechanical State: The magnesium alloy barrel displays virtually zero signs of handling or finish wear. The texturing on the focus ring is sharp and clean, offering smooth manual rotation. The optical glass elements are completely immaculate—pristine, scratch-free, and totally clear of any internal dust, haze, or blemishes.

Phase Fresnel Optics & Elite Chromatic Correction
Revolutionary Phase Fresnel (PF) Layout: Employs a unique Phase Fresnel element that bends light rays efficiently to shrink internal glass requirements. This design vastly reduces the lens’s physical length and weight compared to traditional 500mm super-telephones, making day-long handheld shooting fatigue-free.

Versatile FX Reach & DX Crop Scaling: Offers a powerful 500mm super-telephoto baseline field of view on full-frame FX sensors. When paired natively with DX-format crop-sensor camera bodies, it compresses down to an incredible 750mm equivalent focal length for extreme long-distance reach.

ED Extra-Low Dispersion Elements: Outfitted with three ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) elements to complement the PF lens structure. This optical matrix virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, secondary spectrum color fringing, and distortions, maintaining high clarity, sharpness, and color accuracy.

Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings: Treated with a combination of Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coating to minimize surface and internal glass reflections. This structural shielding marks a major reduction in lens flare and ghosting, preserving rich image contrast in bright or heavily backlit field conditions.

4-Stop VR Stabilization Matrix & Silent Wave Focus Drive
4-Stop Hardware Vibration Reduction: Built-in VR image stabilization counteracts handheld camera shake by up to four shutter speed stops, enabling sharp telephoto captures at slower shutter speeds without requiring a monopod.

Dual Sport & Tripod Optimization Modes:

Sport Mode: Tailored for erratic, high-speed lateral tracking and panning movements, providing a stable, predictable preview inside the optical viewfinder.

Tripod Mode: Intelligently monitors and suppresses subtle, micro-ground vibrations transmitted through rigid support systems.

Ultrasonic Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Powered by an integrated SWM autofocus drive that delivers quick, near-silent, and pinpoint focus tracking on fast-moving action.

Internal Focus Layout with Manual Override: Employs an internal focusing design that moves only the internal lens groups during operation, keeping the physical length of the lens barrel completely static. Full-time manual focus override allows for immediate tactical manual adjustments at any time simply by turning the rubberized focus ring.

Precise Electromagnetic Aperture Mechanism: Incorporates an electronic diaphragm system that provides greater exposure control stability. This electronic precision is especially beneficial for maintaining perfectly consistent exposures during high-speed continuous burst shooting modes.

Weather-Sealed Magnesium Build & Teleconverter Expansion
Inclement Climate Sealing: Built around a deeply contoured, lightweight magnesium alloy lens barrel featuring comprehensive weather-resistant gaskets to protect internal electronic and optical components from dust and rain storm conditions.

Protective Front Fluorine Shield: The front optical element features a protective fluorine coating that actively repels water droplets, dust, oils, and fingerprint smears, making the surface exceptionally easy to wipe clean in the field.

Teleconverter Range Compatibility: Fully compatible with optional AF-S Teleconverter TC-14, TC-17, and TC-20 teleconverters, allowing you to easily scale your optical reach to handle extreme long-distance constraints.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 500mm Prime (750mm equivalent on DX-format sensors)

Maximum Aperture: f/5.6

Minimum Operational Aperture: f/32

Lens Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount (Electromagnetic Diaphragm Type E)

Filter Thread Diameter Size: 95mm

Lens Optical Layout: 19 Elements configured in 11 Groups

Autofocus Motorization: SWM (Silent Wave Motor) with Internal Focusing

Image Stabilization Hardware: Built-In Optical VR (Up to 4 Stops of Correction)

Minimum Focus Distance: 9.84 feet / 3.0 meters

Maximum Magnification Ratio: 0.18x

Aperture Blade Count: 9-Blade Diaphragm (Rounded Layout)

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 4.17 x 9.33″ / 106 x 237 mm

Weight: Approx. 3.2 lb / 1460 grams (Incredibly lightweight for a 500mm super-telephoto)

System Compatibility Notice
Due to the precise electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism, this lens is exclusively compatible with select Nikon camera bodies that support electronic aperture linkage control, including:

DSLR Bodies: D5, D4 series, D3 series, Df, D850, D810, D810A, D800/E, D750, D700, D610, D600, D500, D300/S, D7500, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100.

Mirrorless Z System: Compatible with Nikon Z7, Z6, Z5, Z9, Z8, Z50, Zfc, and Z30 mirrorless cameras when paired with the FTZ or FTZ II mount adapter.

Nikon 1 Series: Nikon 1 J1, J2, J3, J4, V1, V2, V3, S1, S2 when paired with the optional FT-1 mount adapter. (Note: Older F-mount bodies not listed here will not be able to control the aperture).