Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6 E ED VR

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR is a powerful 200–500mm zoom lens designed for Nikon FX DSLR cameras. With a constant f/5.6 aperture, VR stabilization, and fast autofocus, it delivers excellent reach and stability for wildlife, sports, and bird photography.

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR is a high-performance super-telephoto zoom lens designed for Nikon full-frame (FX) DSLR systems. Covering a versatile 200–500mm focal range, it provides exceptional reach for capturing distant subjects, making it especially popular for wildlife, birding, aviation, and sports photography.

Its constant f/5.6 aperture ensures consistent exposure and depth of field control throughout the zoom range, allowing photographers to maintain stable shooting settings while zooming. The optical design incorporates ED (extra-low dispersion) elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images even at long focal lengths.

Built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) significantly reduces camera shake, offering up to 4.5 stops of stabilization and including a SPORT VR mode for tracking fast-moving subjects such as birds in flight or athletes in action. This ensures a steady viewfinder image and improved performance during continuous shooting.

Autofocus is powered by Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM), delivering fast, accurate, and quiet focusing with manual override capability. An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism ensures precise exposure control, especially during high-speed burst shooting.

Despite its long reach, the lens is designed for practical field use, featuring a zoom lock switch to prevent lens creep and a tripod collar for improved stability when mounted on support systems. It is also compatible with select teleconverters, allowing extended reach with supported camera bodies.

Key Features

• 200–500mm super-telephoto zoom range
• Constant f/5.6 aperture throughout zoom range
• ED glass elements for reduced chromatic aberration
• Vibration Reduction (VR) with SPORT mode
• Fast and quiet Silent Wave Motor autofocus
• Electromagnetic diaphragm for accurate exposure
• Compatible with select teleconverters (AF to f/8 capable bodies)
• Built-in zoom lock and tripod collar
• Ideal for wildlife, sports, and bird photography