VIBRATION REDUCTION (VR) SYSTEM PROVIDES AN EFFECT EQUIVALENT TO A SHUTTER SPEED 4.0 STOPS* FASTER IN NORMAL MODE

Image blur caused by camera shake is effectively reduced by the built-in Vibration Reduction function. In the evolved NORMAL mode, when the camera is set on, a half-press of the shutter-release button instantly activates the VR function for improved blur-reduction effect.

* Based on CIPA Standard. When attached to a full-frame digital SLR camera.

IMPROVED VR PERFORMANCE IN NORMAL MODE WHEN THE POWER IS ON

VR performance immediately after the power is turned on with the VR mode set to NORMAL has been improved, providing a more stable viewfinder image and enhanced blur-reduction effect on the resulting images.

SPORT MODE IS ADOPTED AS A VR MODE OPTION TO COPE WITH QUICK MOVEMENTS

SPORT mode is especially effective when shooting sports, for example, in which subjects are radically moving. This mode has also been enhanced so that a more stable image can be viewed even when tracking a moving subject.

IMPROVED AF TRACKING CAPABILITY

AF tracking performance has been significantly improved for the shooting of subjects with unpredictable movement, such as those slightly moving, moving at random speeds or approaching the camera at high speed.

ELECTROMAGNETIC DIAPHRAGM MECHANISM IS ADOPTED

A diaphragm blade unit with drive mechanism is incorporated in the lens barrel, enabling diaphragm control via electric signals from the camera body. This ensures stable AE control even during high-speed continuous shooting.

• • Type

  • Fmount, Type E AF-S lens with built-in CPU

• • Focal length

  • 500mm

• • Maximum aperture

  • f/4

• • Minimum aperture

  • f/22

• • Lens construction

  • 16elements in, 12groups, (including 3 ED lens elements, 2 fluorite elements, and lens elements with Nano-Crystal coatings) and 1 protective glass element (with fluorine coating)

• • Angle of view

  • Nikon FX-format D-SLR cameras: 5{deg} 00{min}, Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras: 3{deg} 10{min}

• • Minimum focus distance

  • 3.6m (11.9ft), from focal plane

• • VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization

  • Yes

• • No. of diaphragm blades

  • 9 (rounded diaphragm opening)

• • Coating

  • Nano Crystal Coat, Fluorine coat

• • Diaphragm

  • Automatic electronic aperture control

• • Metering

  • Full aperture

• • Filter-attachment size

  • 40.5mm

• • Dimensions

  • Approx. 140 mm maximum diameter x 387 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)

• • Weight

  • Approx.3090g, (6 lb 13 oz)

• • Autofocus

  • Yes

• • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

  • Yes

• • Internal focusing

  • Yes

• • Focus mode

  • Manual, Manual/Auto, Auto/Manual

• • Focus limit switch

  • Two positions: FULL ({inf} to 3.6 m) and {inf} to 8 m

• • Focus distance indicator

  • Yes

• • Supplied accessories

  • Slip-on Front Lens Cap, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Lens Hood HK-34, Slip-in Filter Holder, 40.5 mm Screw-in NC Filter, Strap LN-2, Lens Case CT-505, Monopod Collar

• • G-type

  • Yes

• 1. Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware described in these specifications at any time and without prior notice