Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Affordable reach for wildlife and sports photography
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via camera body |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✓ Present | Includes Normal/Sport modes |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✓ Present | Full / Infinity-6m |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✓ Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✓ Present |
How-to Use Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
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Learn & Master Photography with Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 200-500mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Lens Construction | 19 elements in 12 groups |
| Angle of View | 12u00b0 20' - 5u00b0 00' |
| Min Focus Distance | 2.2m |
| Max Magnification | 0.22x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Filter Size | 95mm |
| Focus Motor | SWM (Silent Wave Motor) |
| Stabilization | VR (4.5 stops) |
| Weather Sealing | Yes |
| Weight | 2300g |
| Dimensions | 108 x 267.5 mm |
