Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR | Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | 20082 | |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Release Year | 2007 | 2018 |
| Release Date | 2018-06-14 | |
| MSRP | 8579 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 3296 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF 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 500mm F5.6 E PF 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 | 300 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,18 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F5,6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 19 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 1 PF + 3 ED elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
VR II |
Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 4 stops |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 139 mm | 106 mm |
| Length | 391 mm | 237 mm |
| Weight | 3880 gr | 1460 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF 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-84 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |