200-500mm F5.6 174
- 200-500mm
- f/5.6
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- 2300 g
- Min focus 2.2 m
Quick answer
The Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 174 is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 200-500mm at f/5.6 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 174 is a telephoto zoom lens covering 200-500mm at f/5.6 for Nikon F mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 174 specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 200-500mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.6
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Released
- 2015
- Optical construction
- 19 elements in 12 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- AF-S
- Minimum focus distance
- 2.2 m
- Filter thread
- 95 mm
- Weight
- 2300 g
- Length
- 256.5 mm
- Diameter
- 108 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 174?
At 200-500mm this is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 200–500mm | 4.1–10.3° | 5–12.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 300–750mm | 2.7–6.9° | 3.3–8.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 174 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 174?
It zooms across 200-500mm with a maximum aperture of f/5.6. That makes it a telephoto to super telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 174 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 200-500mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/5.6.
What is the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 174 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 300–750mm on full frame, with a 2.7–6.9° horizontal and 3.3–8.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 174 fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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