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AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4G ED VR

AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4G ED VR


An extreme telephoto ideal for wildlife photography. Having a max F-stop of F4 rather than F2.8 makes the lens lighter and easier to handle. The vibration reduiction has the tripod detect mode reducing vibrations when the lens is mounted on a tripod. In addition to the tripod collar, a special monopod collar is included.

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Product Number: 2172
Lens Category: Super Tele
Purchase Link: Buy Now at B&H Photo!
GENERAL:  
List Price (USA): $8,580
In Production: Yes
Year Launched: 2007
OPTICS:  
Format: FX (Full-Frame)
Optical Construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
Min. Focusing Distance (cm): 400
Max. Magnification (x): 0.14
Coating Type: Nano Crystal
Special Optical Elements: Extra-Low Dispersion Element(s) (ED)
Field of View (deg): 5
DX Field of View (deg): 3.2
APERTURE:  
Max. Aperture: F4
Min. Aperture: F22
Number of Aperture Blades: 9
Rounded Aperture Blades: No
Aperture Ring: No
FOCUSING:  
Focus Type: AF-S (Silent wave motor)
Focusing Modes: AF, A/M, M/A, M
Full-Time AF Override: Yes
Internal Focusing: Yes
Distance Scale: Yes
Macro: No
FEATURES:  
Stabilization: Yes
Weather Sealing: No
Tripod Collar: Yes
DIMENSIONS:  
Rear Filter Size (mm): 52
Max. Barrel Diameter (mm): 140
Collapsed Length (mm): 391
Weight (g): 3,880
ACCESSORIES:  
Hood: HK-34 slip-on lens hood
Case: CT-504 trunk case
In the Box: Hood, Trunk Case, NC Filter, Strap, Monopod Collar
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