Quick answer
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR is a super telephoto prime 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 AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 500mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2007
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 11 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 4 m
- Weight
- 3880 g
- Length
- 391 mm
- Diameter
- 139.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR?
At 500mm this is a super telephoto prime, 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 AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR?
It is a fixed 500mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR 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 AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR 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 AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR 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.
