Nikon 500mm f4FL ED VR

500mm f4 Nikon lens

Optimized for fast shooting speeds and working in tough conditions, the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR is an impressive telephoto lens designed for FX-format NIKON DSLRs. The sophisticated optical design incorporates two fluorite elements and three extra-low dispersion elements to control distortions and chromatic distortions, as well as reduce the overall weight of the lens. Also contributing to improved image quality, both Nano Crystal coatings and Super Integrated Coatings have been applied to lens elements to decrease brightness and ghosting to improve contrast, clarity and color fidelity. The advanced optical design protects a fluorine-coated meniscus glass element that, when combined with the weather-resistant magnesium alloy cylinder, makes it possible to work in harsh conditions.

A Silent Wave Motor AF system produces fast, near-silent focusing performance that adapts to both photo taking and movie recording, which can be manually overridden instantly by simply turning the manual focus ring. In addition to helping to shoot in fast-paced and hard-to-light situations, VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shakes by up to four shutter speed steps. In addition, an electromagnetic aperture mechanism is integrated into the lens design to provide greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with faster continuous shooting speeds.

• Super telephoto designed for use with FX-mount NIKON F-mount cameras, this lens is also compatible with DX models where it will provide an equivalent focal length of 750mm.
• Two elements of fluorite lenses and three of extra low dispersion work to reduce chromatic aberrations; improves the sharpness, clarity and color fidelity of the overall image; and helps minimize the overall weight of the lens.
• A layer of Nano Crystal, along with a super-integrated coating, was applied to the lens elements to minimize surface and internal reflections for a marked reduction in lens reflection and ghosting.
• Image stabilization with Vibration Reduction helps reduce the appearance of camera vibration up to four stops of shutter speed, benefiting the use of this lens in low light conditions. In addition, a designated sport mode is well suited for working in fast-paced conditions and a tripod mode helps suppress subtle vibrations from the ground when working on a support system.
• The silent wave motor offers fast, quiet and accurate autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focus design is also used, where only groups of internal lenses move during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use, and to promote faster focusing speeds.
• The fluorine-coated front meniscus glass element provides protection to the optical system.
• The dust- and moisture-resistant magnesium alloy lens cylinder benefits the use of the lens in adverse conditions.
• A removable tripod collar with the lens is included for well-balanced support when working from a monopod or tripod. The collar ring also incorporates ball bearings for smooth transitions between horizontal and vertical pull orientations.
• The specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability which is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous firing speeds.