Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR The Enthusiast's Super-Telephoto Powerhouse for DSLRs If you shoot on a Nikon DSLR—whether a full-frame workhorse like the D850 or an APS-C action...
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
The Enthusiast's Super-Telephoto Powerhouse for DSLRs
If you shoot on a Nikon DSLR—whether a full-frame workhorse like the D850 or an APS-C action camera like the D500—and want to capture frame-filling shots of distant wildlife, birds in flight, or airshows without spending the price of a small car, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR is an iconic choice.
Before this lens was released, reaching 500mm with a constant aperture meant buying massive, wildly expensive professional prime lenses. By delivering a highly versatile 200-500mm zoom range paired with a constant f/5.6 aperture and excellent image stabilization, Nikon created a "game-changer" lens that brought professional-tier wildlife photography within reach of serious enthusiasts.
Why You'll Love This Lens
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Constant f/5.6 Aperture: This is a major advantage over third-party 150-600mm lenses that darken to f/6.3 at the long end. Maintaining f/5.6 all the way to 500mm lets in more light, allowing you to use faster shutter speeds to freeze animal action, and provides more reliable autofocus performance in dim lighting.
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The DX-Format Advantage: While designed for full-frame (FX) cameras, this lens is wildly popular among DX-format (APS-C) shooters. When mounted on a crop-sensor camera like the D500 or D7500, the 1.5x crop factor transforms this into an astonishing 300-750mm equivalent lens, giving you massive reach for small birds.
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Powerful Vibration Reduction (VR): Holding a 500mm lens steady by hand is incredibly difficult. Nikon's built-in VR provides up to 4.5 stops of stabilization. It also includes a dedicated "Sport" mode, which provides a more stable viewfinder image when tracking fast, erratically moving subjects like birds in flight or racecars.
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Electromagnetic Diaphragm: The "E" in the lens name stands for an electromagnetic aperture mechanism. This ensures incredibly consistent, accurate exposures during high-speed continuous shooting bursts, preventing the subtle flickering that older mechanical levers can cause.
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Teleconverter Compatible: If you need even more reach on a full-frame body, this lens retains autofocus compatibility (on most modern bodies) when paired with the Nikon TC-14E III 1.4x teleconverter, extending your reach to 700mm at f/8.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Mount | Nikon F-Bayonet (FX / Full-Frame) |
| Focal Length | 200-500mm (300-750mm eq. on DX cameras) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 (Constant) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.2 m / 7.22 feet |
| Autofocus Motor | Silent Wave Motor (SWM / AF-S) |
| Image Stabilization | Yes (4.5 stops VR with Sport mode) |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
| Dimensions (L x W) | 10.5 x 4.2 inches (267.5mm x 108mm) |
| Weight | 2300g / 5 lbs 1.2 oz (with tripod collar) |
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