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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR 500mm

55.5 Wildlife/Sports Score
500mm 32 Nikon F IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A Phase Fresnel element enables a remarkably compact, hand-holdable 500mm f/5.6 prime, with 4-stop VR to steady distant shots. Three ED elements and Nano Crystal Coatings ensure sharp, color-accurate images with minimal flare, while the weather-sealed, fluorine-coated build shrugs off field conditions. Best for wildlife and travel photographers who need extreme reach in a portable, tripod-free package.

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Price $2,997
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR 500mm lens

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Nikon HEKTOR 73mm T2.1 73mm

22.2 Wildlife/Sports Score
73mm 22 Sony E, Nikon Z
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Nikon HEKTOR 73mm T2.1 73mm lens
Price $7,390
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Nikon PC-E NIKKOR 20065 19mm

15.3 Wildlife/Sports Score
19mm 32 Nikon F
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Nikon PC-E NIKKOR 20065 19mm lens
Price $3,791
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