Nikon 500mm f/5.6 E PF ED VR

The Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR is a lightweight super-telephoto prime lens designed for Nikon F-mount cameras. Offering exceptional reach, fast autofocus, and advanced Vibration Reduction, it delivers outstanding sharpness and portability—ideal for wildlife, sports, and action photography.

The Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR is a high-performance super-telephoto lens engineered to deliver powerful reach in a surprisingly compact and lightweight design. Built with Nikon’s Phase Fresnel (PF) technology, it significantly reduces size and weight without compromising optical quality, making it highly portable for field photographers who need long-range capability.

With a fixed 500mm focal length and a constant f/5.6 aperture, the lens provides excellent subject isolation and consistent exposure control. Its advanced optical construction includes 19 elements in 11 groups, incorporating ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and Nano Crystal Coat technology to minimize chromatic aberration, flare, and ghosting while ensuring exceptional sharpness and contrast across the frame.

Designed for demanding environments, the lens features robust weather sealing against dust and moisture, along with a fluorine-coated front element that repels water, dirt, and smudges. The built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) system offers up to 4 stops of stabilization and includes SPORT VR mode for tracking fast-moving subjects with a stable viewfinder image.

Autofocus performance is fast, accurate, and nearly silent thanks to Nikon’s ultrasonic motor and electromagnetic diaphragm. The lens also supports advanced focus control features such as focus memory recall, focus limiter, and smooth manual override, making it highly versatile for wildlife, sports, and aviation photography.

With a close focusing distance of just 3 meters and compatibility with Nikon teleconverters (1.4x, 1.7x, and 2x), the 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR expands creative possibilities for both stills and video.

Key Features

• Lightweight super-telephoto 500mm prime lens
• Constant f/5.6 aperture for consistent exposure
• Phase Fresnel (PF) element for reduced size and weight
• 19 elements in 11 groups optical construction
• ED glass and Nano Crystal Coat for superior image quality
• Vibration Reduction (VR) with SPORT mode (up to 4 stops)
• Fast, silent autofocus with ultrasonic motor
• Electromagnetic diaphragm for precise exposure control
• Minimum focusing distance of 3 meters
• Weather-sealed construction with fluorine-coated front element
• Compatible with Nikon F-mount teleconverters (1.4x, 1.7x, 2x)
• Focus memory recall and focus limiter switch