Nikon 500mm f/5.6E vs. 500mm f/4E vs. 200-500mm f/5.6E specifications comparison (additional information on the new 500mm f/5.6 lens is available here and here): 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Price $3,596.95 $10,296.95 $1,396.95 Focal Length 500mm 500mm 200-500mm Maximum Aperture f/5.6 f/4 f/5.6 Minimum Aperture f/32 f/22 f/32 Format FX/35mm FX/35mm FX/35mm Maximum Angle of View (DX) 3°10' 3°10' 8°00' Minimum Angle of View (DX) 3°10' Maximum Angle of View (FX) 5°00' 5°00' 12°20' Minimum Angle of View (FX) 5°00' Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.18x 0.14x 0.22x Lens Elements 19 16 19 Lens Groups 11 12 12 VR (Vibration Reduction) Yes Yes Yes Diaphragm Blades 9 9 9 Nano Crystal Coat Yes Yes ED Glass Elements 3 3 3 Super Integrated Coating Yes Yes Yes AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) Yes Yes Yes Internal Focusing Yes Yes Yes Minimum Focus Distance 9.8 ft. (3.0 m) 11.9 ft. (3.6m) 7.2 ft. (2.2m) Focus Mode Auto Manual Manual/Auto Manual Manual/Auto Auto/Manual Memory Recall Manual Manual/Auto Filter Size 95mm 40.5mm 95mm Accepts Filter Type Screw-on Slip-in Screw-on Dimensions (Diameter x Length) 4.2 in x 9.3 in 106 mm x 237 mm 5.5 in x 15.2 in 140 mm x 387.0 mm 4.2 in x 10.5 in 108 mm x 267.5 mm Approx. Weight 51.2 oz. 1460 g 109 oz. 3090 g 81.2 oz. 2300 g 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR MTF chart: 500mm f/4E FL ED VR MTF chart: 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR MTF chart (tele end): Nikon 500mm f/5.6E pre-orders: Adorama B&H Amazon BuyDig WEX Park Camera Jessops CameraPro Related posts: Specifications comparison between the three generations of the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6 lens Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR vs. 70-200mm...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Friday, 24 August, 2018