Nikon 500mm f/5.6E vs. 500mm f/4E vs. 200-500mm f/5.6E specifications comparison


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 VR500mm f/4E FL ED VR200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Price
$3,596.95$10,296.95$1,396.95
Focal Length
500mm500mm200-500mm
Maximum Aperture
f/5.6f/4f/5.6
Minimum Aperture
f/32f/22f/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
191619
Lens Groups
111212
VR (Vibration Reduction)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
999
Nano Crystal Coat
Yes
Yes
ED Glass Elements
333
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
95mm40.5mm95mm
Accepts Filter Type
Screw-on
Slip-in
Screw-on
Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
4.2 in 9.3 in
106 mm x 237 mm
5.5 in 15.2 in
140 mm x 387.0 mm
4.2 in 10.5 in
108 mm x 267.5 mm
Approx. Weight
51.2 oz. 1460 g109 oz. 3090 g81.2 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
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