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

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Product
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20058
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Release Year 2015 2015
Release Date 2015-08-04
MSRP 1399 USD 10299 USD
Last known price 1056 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL 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 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 220 cm 360 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22 7,14
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Construction 19 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 ED elements No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Focal Length 200-500 mm 500 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 108 mm 140 mm
Length 268 mm 387 mm
Weight 2300 gr 3090 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 95 mm 40,5 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-71 HK-34
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
Supplied accessories
Slip-on front lens cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
HK-34 Lens Hood
40.5 mm screw-in NC filter
CT-505 Lens Case
LN-2 Strap
Monopod collar