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):
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