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

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

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Product
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20058 20082
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Release Year 2015 2018
Release Date 2015-08-04 2018-06-14
MSRP 1399 USD N/A
Last known price 1056 USD 3296 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF 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 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 200-500mm F5.6 E 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 Ring-Type Ultrasonic Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 220 cm 300 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22 0,18
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Construction 19 elements  /  12 groups 19 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 ED elements 1 PF + 3 ED elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF 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
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 108 mm 106 mm
Length 268 mm 237 mm
Weight 2300 gr 1460 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 95 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-71 HB-84
Tripod Collar Included N/A
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