Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
Ultra-compact and lightweight professional super-telephoto prime
Key Features
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Zoom Ring | ✗ Not Present | Prime lens |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via camera body |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✓ Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✓ Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✓ Present |
How-to Use Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 500mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Lens Construction | 19 elements in 11 groups |
| Angle of View | 5u00b0 (FX format) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3.0m (9.9ft) |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.15x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Filter Size | 95mm |
| Stabilization | VR (Vibration Reduction) |
| Focus Motor | SWM (Silent Wave Motor) |
| Weather Sealing | Yes, dust and moisture resistant |
| Weight | 1460g (3.22 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 106mm x 237mm |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount |
