Name: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR Review
Brand: Nikon
SKU: nikon-af-s-nikkor-200-500mm-f56e-ed-vr

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR Review

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Nikon F Telephoto Zoom full-frame

✋ Image Stabilization

🌧️ Weather Sealed

⚡ Autofocus

🖐️ Full-time Manual Focus

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Compare with

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200-500mm

Focal length

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f/5.6

Max aperture

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2300 g

Weight

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▲ 200-500mm

Max aperture

f/2.8

f/5.6

f/11

Constant Aperture

Zoom Ratio: 2.5x
Zoom Method: rotary-(extending)

Min aperture: f/32
Diaphragm blades: 9

Optics

Optical construction: 19 elements in 12 groups
Special elements: 3 ED elements

Focusing

Minimum focus: 2.2 m
Max magnification: 0.22×
AF motor: Ring-type ultrasonic

Physical

Weight: 2300 g
Dimensions: ⌀108mm × 268mm
Filter thread: 95 mm
Hood included: Yes
Color: Black

Handling & Controls

Zoom Lock: Yes
Tripod Collar: Yes
Focus Limiter: Yes
Distance Scale: Yes

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Sports, Wildlife

Summary

Telephoto Zoom for Nikon F (FX) mount. Ideal for wildlife and sports. Features include image stabilization, weather sealing, constant f/5.6 aperture.

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