Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20058
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Release Year 2007 2015
Release Date 2015-08-04
MSRP 8579 USD 1399 USD
Last known price 0 USD 1056 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 400 cm 220 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 19 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 ED elements
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Focal Length 500 mm 200-500 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
300 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4.5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 139 mm 108 mm
Length 391 mm 268 mm
Weight 3880 gr 2300 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 95 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-34 HB-71
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories:
LC-95 95 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap
HB-71 Bayonet Hood
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
CL-1434 Semi-soft Case