Quick answer
The Nikon Nikkor 500mm f/4 P ED IF AI-S is a super telephoto telephoto lens covering 500mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 500mm f/4 telephoto prime lens, the Nikon Nikkor 500mm f/4 P ED IF AI-S is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Nikon Nikkor 500mm f/4 P ED IF AI-S specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 500mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 6 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 5 m
- Filter thread
- 39 mm
- Weight
- 3000 g
- Length
- 384 mm
- Diameter
- 138 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor 500mm f/4 P ED IF AI-S?
At 500mm this is a super telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
- Distant subjects and the moon
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 500mm | 4.1° | 5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 750mm | 2.7° | 3.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Nikkor 500mm f/4 P ED IF AI-S use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Nikkor 500mm f/4 P ED IF AI-S?
It is a fixed 500mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon Nikkor 500mm f/4 P ED IF AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 500mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.0.
What is the Nikon Nikkor 500mm f/4 P ED IF AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 750mm on full frame, with a 2.7° horizontal and 3.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor 500mm f/4 P ED IF AI-S fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
