Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens Overview

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens offers an extensive zoom range and a constant f/5.6 maximum aperture, ensuring reliable performance across the entire zoom spectrum. This lens is designed with three extra-low dispersion glass elements, effectively minimizing chromatic aberrations and enhancing image sharpness and color fidelity. A Super Integrated Coating reduces flare and ghosting, boosting contrast and clarity even in challenging lighting conditions.

Equipped with a Silent Wave Motor AF system, this lens provides swift and nearly silent autofocus, ideal for both still photography and video recording. Photographers can also easily switch to manual focus by turning the focus ring. The built-in VR (Vibration Reduction) technology counteracts camera shake, allowing for stable shooting in low-light environments and fast-paced situations, while an electromagnetic aperture mechanism offers consistent exposure control, particularly beneficial during rapid continuous shooting.

This lens is optimized for FX image sensors but is also compatible with DX sensors, providing a focal length equivalent of 300-750mm.

Key Features

• Constant f/5.6 Maximum Aperture: Delivers consistent performance throughout the zoom range.
• Extra-Low Dispersion Elements: Minimizes color fringing and enhances clarity and color accuracy.
• Super Integrated Coating: Reduces flare and ghosting for improved contrast in bright lighting.
• Silent Wave Motor: Offers quick, quiet autofocus with full-time manual override.
• Vibration Reduction: Compensates for camera shake by up to 4.5 shutter speed stops, with a Sport Mode for fast panning.
• Rotating Tripod Collar: Ensures balanced support for vertical or horizontal shooting.
• Electromagnetic Aperture Mechanism: Provides stable exposure control, especially useful for continuous shooting.

Compatible Cameras

This lens works seamlessly with a variety of Nikon cameras, including:

• D5, D4 series, D3 series, Df
• D850, D810, D810A, D800 series
• D750, D700, D610, D600
• D500, D300 series, D7500, D7200, D7100, D7000
• D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000
• D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100
• Nikon 1 series with FT-1 (J1, J2, J3, J4, V1, V2, V3, S1, S2)

This lens is also compatible with optional AF-S Teleconverters TC-14, TC-17, and TC-20 for even greater reach.