Key Features
F-Mount Lens/FX Format
Aperture Range: f/5.6 to f/32
Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
Super Integrated Coating
Silent Wave Motor AF System
Vibration Reduction with Sport Mode
Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
Detachable, Rotatable Tripod Collar
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Released on Aug 04, 2015
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens is a versatile telephoto zoom lens designed to provide exceptional image quality and flexibility for a wide range of photography genres. Featuring a constant aperture of f/5.6 throughout its zoom range, the NIKKOR 200-500mm lens delivers consistent performance and excellent image quality across various focal lengths. The lens incorporates Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and ensure sharpness and clarity, even when shooting at the extreme telephoto end. Additionally, the lens employs Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) to reduce flare and ghosting, resulting in images with accurate colors and high contrast. Whether capturing distant wildlife, sports action, or detailed landscapes, this lens consistently produces impressive results.
Constructed with a combination of metal and durable engineering-grade plastics, the NIKKOR 200-500mm lens boasts a robust build quality that inspires confidence in the field. Despite its substantial size and weight, the lens features a well-balanced design that facilitates comfortable handheld shooting over extended periods. The zoom and focus rings operate smoothly, allowing for precise adjustments, while the lens barrel incorporates weather-sealing to protect against dust and moisture, making it suitable for outdoor photography in various conditions. Additionally, the included tripod collar provides added stability when mounting the lens on a tripod or monopod.
Equipped with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) autofocus system, the NIKKOR 200-500mm lens delivers fast, accurate, and virtually silent autofocus performance, enabling photographers to quickly and confidently acquire focus on their subjects. The autofocus motor is responsive and reliable, making it well-suited for capturing fast-moving subjects such as wildlife or sports action. Additionally, the lens features full-time manual focus override, allowing photographers to fine-tune focus manually for greater creative control.
One of the standout features of the NIKKOR 200-500mm lens is its built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) system, which helps minimize the effects of camera shake when shooting handheld at longer focal lengths. The VR system offers up to 4.5 stops of image stabilization, allowing photographers to achieve sharp and blur-free images even in challenging lighting conditions or when using slower shutter speeds. This feature is particularly beneficial for handheld shooting situations where a tripod may not be practical or available.
Overall, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens is a highly capable telephoto zoom lens that offers excellent image quality, versatile handling, and effective image stabilization. While its size and weight may be challenging for some photographers, its impressive optical performance and extensive focal length range make it an ideal choice for wildlife, sports, and nature photographers who demand the utmost in quality and versatility from their equipment.
Compatible with:
Nikon D3200
Nikon D3300
Nikon D3400
Nikon D3500
Nikon D3x
Nikon D4s
Nikon D5
Nikon D500
Nikon D5200
Nikon D5300
Nikon D5500
Nikon D5600
Nikon D6
Nikon D610
Nikon D7100
Nikon D7200
Nikon D750
Nikon D7500
Nikon D780
Nikon D800E
Nikon D810
Nikon D810A
Nikon D850
Nikon D90
Nikon Df