Professional super-telephoto NIKKOR lens featuring VR II, released in 2007.

• VR II operation realizes the equivalent of a shutter speed four stops faster
• New Tripod mode reduces vibration that may occur at shutter release when shooting with a super-telephoto lens attached to a tripod
• Enhanced optical formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color, render outstanding image integrity
• Three ED (Extra-low dispersion) elements control chromatic aberration while enhancing sharpness and contrast, even at the widest apertures
• Exclusive Nikon Nano Crystal Coat and a Meniscus protective glass element combine to further reduce ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity
• High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating realizes superior color reproduction while minimizing ghosting and flare
• Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables fast autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful, super-quiet operation
• Rounded diaphragm opening (9 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
• Newly added A/M mode reduces the possibility of unintentional switching from Auto to Manual
• Focus Preset function instantly recalls preset focus points with the push of a button
• Engineered to Nikon professional D-SLR standards to effectively resist dust and moisture
• Magnesium die-cast for a lightweight body with rugged construction
• Supplied lens hood effectively minimizes stray light
• Detachable monopod collar provided

AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR Specifications

• Focal length
  500 mm
• Maximum aperture
  f/4
• Minimum aperture
  f/22
• Lens construction
  14 elements in 11 groups (with 3 ED glass elements and one Nano Crystal Coat) and one meniscus protective glass element
• Picture angle
  5° (3°10’ with DX-format camera)
• Closest focus distance
  4.0 m/13.1 ft. (AF), 3.85 m/12.6 ft. (MF)
• Maximum reproduction ratio
  1/6.9
• No. of diaphragm blades
  9 (rounded)
• Filter/attachment size
  52 mm
• Focusing
  Internal Focusing (IF) system; autofocus with a built-in SWM and manual focus
• Diameter x length
  (extension from lens mount)
  Approx. 139.5 x 391 mm/5.5 x 15.4 in
• Weight
  Approx. 3,880 g/8.6 lb.

 
Supplied accessories
Lens Hood HK-34, Heavy duty case CT-504, Dedicated filter holder, 52mm screw-in NC filter, Strap LN-1, Monopod collar

Note:
VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, D3, D700, D2-series, D1-series, D300, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50 and D40-series.