VR II operation realizes the equivalent of a shutter speed four stops faster

Tripod mode reduces vibration that may occur at shutter release when shooting with a super-telephoto lens attached to a tripod.

Three ED (Extra-low dispersion) elements control chromatic aberration while enhancing sharpness and contrast, even at the widest apertures.

Nikon Nano Crystal Coat and a Meniscus protective glass element combine to further reduce ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity.

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.

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