Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 500mm F/5.6E PF ED VR 500mm
A Phase Fresnel element and magnesium alloy build shrink this 500mm prime to just 3.2 lbs, enabling handheld shooting with 4-stop Vibration Reduction. Its Nano Crystal Coat and three ED elements deliver high contrast and sharpness across the frame, even wide open at f/5.6. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a lightweight, full-frame super-telephoto for extended field use.
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EsclusivaIn base a quando i clienti hanno effettivamente scritto le recensioni, per vedere se gli elogi iniziali sono durati.
- Q2 202693/100
Overwhelmingly positive: buyers praise the lens as exceptional for birding, citing sharpness and portability. One brief complaint exists.
- Lens is sharp, portable, and ideal for birding/nature photography.
- One buyer's first shot with the lens was a failure (0 stars).
- 93% of all reviewers give the lens 5 stars.
- Lens holds up well over extensive use.
- Q4 202494/100
Buyers in this period praise the lens for its light weight, sharpness, fast focus, and good VR; minor drawbacks include swirly bokeh in strong sunlight and button lettering wear.
- Lightweight design praised for portability and ease of use on long outings.
- Optical quality is sharp with fast, accurate autofocus.
- Bokeh generally good but can produce swirly backgrounds when pointed toward sun.
- Side button lettering can rub off over years of use.
- Q3 202283/100
Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, fast focus with Z9, and perfect tripod pairing; one warned against using tripod mount as Arca Swiss.
- Lens is very sharp and quick to focus on Z9
- 500mm prime and Fotopro tripod perfect match for D850
- Tripod mount not suitable as Arca Swiss mount; use proper plate
- Q2 2022100/100
Buyers love this lens for its lightweight design, sharpness, and compatibility with teleconverters and Z cameras. It opens new opportunities for wildlife photography.
- Exceptional sharpness, especially for bird feathers
- Lightweight and portable compared to other telephotos
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Works well with 1.4 teleconverter and Z cameras
- Q1 202293/100
Buyers love the lens's compact size, light weight, sharpness, and fast autofocus, especially for bird photography. Some delivery issues were noted.
- Compact and lightweight 500mm lens fits in standard camera bag.
- Excellent sharpness and instant autofocus for bird photography.
- Works well for older users, enabling handheld bird-in-flight shots.
- Expedited delivery delayed, took 6 days instead of 1-3.
- Q4 2021100/100
All five-star reviews praise the lens as very sharp, light, and fast to autofocus, especially compared to Sigma alternatives.
- Sharpness is outstanding, even cropped near 100%.
- Lightweight and easy to hand hold for extended hiking.
- Autofocus speed much faster than Sigma 150-600mm.
- Great balance of price and performance for wildlife.
- Q3 2021100/100
All five-star reviews praise the lens as sharp, lightweight, and perfect for bird/wildlife photography, especially on the D500 and Z7ii.
- Sharp, fast autofocus, and image clarity praised by all reviewers.
- Lightweight compared to Nikon 200-500mm f/4, easier to carry and maneuver.
- Ideal for bird photography on D500 and compatible with Z7ii.
- One reviewer notes needing a steady hand or tripod; no complaints about reliability.
- Q2 202182/100
Users praised the lens for its lightweight design, sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent VR, though some noted missing zoom and a loose tripod collar.
- Lightweight and portable; easy to handhold for extended periods.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality, often better than the 200-500mm.
- Fast, accurate autofocus with good tracking for wildlife and birds.
- Tripod collar base may loosen; no zoom and shorter minimum focus distance noted.
- Q1 202198/100
Buyers praised the lens for its light weight, sharpness, and fast autofocus. Some noted trade-offs like lack of zoom, cost, and occasionally unpleasing bokeh.
- Lightweight and portable, easy to handle compared to heavier alternatives.
- Sharp image quality, surpassing previous lenses like the 80-400mm or 200-500mm.
- Fast and accurate autofocus, great for wildlife and birds in flight.
- Lack of zoom ability and sometimes unpleasing bokeh due to fresnel element.
- Q4 2020100/100
Buyers consistently praise the 500mm f/5.6 PF as exceptionally sharp, lightweight, and compact, ideal for handheld wildlife photography. Many upgraded from a heavier 200-500mm zoom.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality, even wide open.
- Lightweight and compact design enables comfortable handheld use.
- Fast and accurate autofocus, with good tracking for moving subjects.
- Excellent lens with minor drawbacks: low-light performance drops and backlit subjects show flare.
- Q3 202089/100
Buyers rave about the lens's light weight, sharpness, and excellent VR, making it ideal for handheld wildlife photography. Some note autofocus struggles in low light and bokeh issues.
- Lens is lightweight and easy to handhold for long periods.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality, even wide open.
- Autofocus is fast in good light but deteriorates in low light conditions.
- Bokeh can be busy in complex backgrounds due to PF design.
- Q2 2020100/100
Buyers praise this lens for its sharpness, light weight, and hand-holdability, enabling bird photography even at age 80+ and with Z6/FTZ adapter. Low-light noise noted but manageable.
- Sharp image quality, often compared favorably to faster lenses like F4s.
- Lightweight and compact; great for handheld use and older photographers.
- Compatible with Z6/FTZ adapter and TC-14 III teleconverter.
- Low-light performance has noise; requires post-processing.
- Q1 202053/100
Most buyers love the image quality and lightweight design, but some report severe vibration reduction issues at certain shutter speeds.
- Excellent image quality, sharpness, and clarity praised.
- Lightweight design enables handheld use without tripod.
- Vibration reduction fails at shutter speeds up to 1/1500, occurs 1/3 of time.
- Long wait times (up to 10 months) but lens ultimately satisfying.
- Q4 201998/100
Buyers praise the lens for its light weight, sharpness, and value, noting it's ideal for wildlife and handheld use despite some low-light limitations.
- Lightweight and portable, ideal for long walks and handheld use.
- Excellent sharpness and image quality, comparable to higher-end lenses.
- Good value but limited in low light, requiring high ISO.
- Narrow field of view makes tracking moving subjects difficult.
Basato su 108 recensioni dei clienti datate, raggruppate per trimestre solare. L'analisi per periodo è in inglese.
Le prove
Prestazioni
Scheda tecnica
Specifiche tecniche complete
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 500 |
| Focal Length Max | 500 |
| Elements | 19 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal, Super Integrated, Fluorine |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 kg / 3.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 95 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55 |
Rispetto alla concorrenza
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 500mm F/5.6E PF ED VR 500mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 500mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 16-50mm | 28-70mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1451 | 290 | 544 | 107 | 495 | 413 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | stepping motor | RXD | Autofocus | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Prodotto | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Riscontro degli utenti | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 500mm F/5.6E PF ED VR 500mm | 53.7 | 54.7 | 19.6 | 56.4 | 91 | 51.9 | 22.3 | 33.6 | 98.5 | 93.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 80.5 | 86.5 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 82.9 | 80.5 | 78.4 | 90 | 36.6 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.8 | 69.8 | 84.8 | 91 | 82.9 | 63.5 | 89.4 | 85.8 | 82.4 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.9 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 76.1 | 63.5 | 83.1 | 81.7 | 93.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.6 | 23.2 | 72.9 | 79 | 86.7 | 20.2 | 98 | 77.3 | 90 | 98.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.7 | 76.6 | 78.3 | 73.9 | 92 | 64.9 | 22.3 | 95.4 | 76.8 | 99.5 |
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