Spanning a long, versatile zoom range, the AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens from Nikon is a telephoto zoom characterized by a constant f/5.6 maximum aperture for consistent performance throughout the zoom range. The optical design incorporates three extra-low dispersion glass elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions for increased sharpness and color accuracy. Also contributing to improved image quality, a Super Integrated Coating has been applied to lens elements to lessen flare and ghosting for improved contrast and clarity.

A Silent Wave Motor AF system produces fast, near-silent focusing performance that suits both stills shooting and movie recording, which can instantly be manually overridden by simply turning the manual focus ring. Further contributing to photographing in fast-paced situations and difficult lighting, VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake by up to 4.5 shutter speed stops. Additionally, an electromagnetic aperture mechanism is integrated into the lens design to provide greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with faster continuous shooting rates.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 1-Year B&H Warranty    F-Mount Lens/FX Format    Aperture Range: f/5.6 to f/32    Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements    Super Integrated Coating    Silent Wave Motor AF System    Vibration Reduction with Sport Mode    Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism    Detachable, Rotatable Tripod Collar    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Designed for use with FX image sensors, this lens is also compatible with DX sensors where it will provide a 300-750mm equivalent focal length range.

Constant f/5.6 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range.

Three extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color accuracy.

A Super Integrated Coating has been applied to individual elements to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions.

Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design is also used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.

Vibration Reduction image stabilization helps to reduce the appearance of camera shake for up to 4.5 shutter speed stops, benefiting this lens' use in low-light conditions. Additionally, a designated Sport Mode is well-suited to working in fast-paced conditions where panning and other lateral camera movements are more common.

A rotating tripod collar offers well-balanced support for photographing atop a tripod or monopod with either vertical or horizontal shooting orientations.

Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.

The following cameras are compatible with this lens: D5, D4 series, D3 series, Df, D850, D810, D810A, D800 series, D750, D700, D610, D600, D500, D300 series, D7500, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100, Nikon 1 J1, J2, J3, J4, Nikon 1 V1, V2, V3 with FT-1, Nikon 1 S1, S2 with FT-1.

Compatible with optional AF-S Teleconverter TC-14, TC-17, and TC-20 teleconverters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the tripod collar have an Arca QR foot?

A: No, but you can purchase a replacement collar that is Arca-compatible from other sources such as Kirk Photo.

Q: 2. Will the 200-500 work on a d300 ?

A: Yes, the Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f5.6 E ED VR lens is fully compatible with the D300 camera.

Q: 3. Does this lens get longer as you zoom out?

A: This lens is internal focus but not internal zoom. It does not change length when you adjust focus but does change length when you zoom; when you adjust the focal length.

Q: 4. compatable with D3500?

A: Yes it is fully compatible with the D3500.

Q: 5. Is this fully compatable with a D300?

A: Yes, this is fully compatible with a D300 and all other second generation Nikon DSLRs, 2007 and later. Remember the D300 is a DX body and has a smaller APS sensor. This 200-500mm lens is full frame (FX), which projects a larger image across the smaller sensor...resulting in images created from the optically superior center sweet spot of the lens. Relative to full frame, your focal range is magnified 1.5X, so 200-500mm becomes 300-750mm.

Q: 6. Is this lense compatible with Nikon dx3300?

A: Nikon uses their standard 'f mount' and it should fit just fine. I use mine on a D700 and D810. Be aware of the x1.6 crop sensor on DF cameras when using FX lenses

Q: 7. Seems too cheap. I have the new 80-400 and I can get 560mm effective with the tele 1.4III at f5.6. That would have better results and zoom range to me?

A: The 80-400 with 1.4 tele has a f8 aperture at 560mm. The 200-500 has constant f5.6, so you can add the same 1.4 tele and get 700mm and f8. No one outside Nikon knows what the performance will be yet, but one would suspect that the bare 200-500 SHOULD be better than 80-400+1.4 tele.

Q: 8. Can the Nikon 1.4 converter be used with the new 200-500 and auto focus?

A: compatible Nikon 1.4x, 1.7x or 2x E series Teleconverters****Compatible with TC-14E series teleconverters (AF is only available when used with DSLR cameras that offer f/8 support. These include: D4, D4S, Df, D600, D610, D750, D800, D800E, D810, D810A, D7100, D7200). Compatible with TC-17E and TC-20E series teleconverters (AF not possible).you can check nikon website and confirm

Q: 9. Is Nikon 200-500mm lens compatible with new Z7 camera with adapter?

A: Yes all functons will work properly..

Q: 10. Will this lens fully compatible with the Nikon D200 ?

A: The Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E VR lens will not be fully compatible with the D200, no. The lens incorporates an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism, as opposed to the traditional mechanical diaphragm. This newer system is not compatible with the D200, so the camera would not be able to control the lenss aperture.