While we no longer rent this used product, we do carry the Nikon 500mm f/4E FL ED AF-S VR. You may also find alternatives in the Recommended section on the left-hand side of this page.
Four-stop vibration reduction
Fast, nearly silent autofocus; full-time manual focus
Excellent sharpness
Ideal for wildlife photography
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It’s everything you’ve heard: sharp as a tack and the VR system keeps it so steady you can shoot it handheld (at least for a while). It takes a 1.4x or 1.7x teleconverter just fine if there’s enoug...
“G” is a reference to a G-Type lens and is distinguishable from a standard D-Type lens by its lack of an aperture control ring. G-Type lenses relay distance information to compatible DSLRs like a D-Type lens but rely wholly on electronic aperture control through a camera body.
“AF-S” refers to Auto Focus that features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor or “SWM.”
“VR” or “Vibration Reduction” is a reference to Nikon’s proprietary in-lens image stabilization.
Angle of View | 5 degrees |
Brand | Nikon |
Dimensions | Length: 15.4" |
Filter Style | Drop-in |
Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor, focus limiter, FT manual, electronic preset |
Groups/Elements | 11/14 |
Hood Included | Yes |
Hood Type | HK-34 |
Angle of View | 5 degrees |
Brand | Nikon |
Dimensions | Length: 15.4" |
Filter Style | Drop-in |
Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor, focus limiter, FT manual, electronic preset |
Groups/Elements | 11/14 |
Hood Included | Yes |
Hood Type | HK-34 |