Along with new AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens, Nikon also announced two super telephoto prime lenses today: AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR (Sample Images)and AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR (Sample Images). Both are significantly lighter than the versions that preceded them and each use an electromagnetic diaphragm for more consistent exposure control during burst shooting. The Nikkor 500mm F4E weighs 6.8 lbs/3090 g as compared to 8.5 lb/3880 g of its predecessor, and includes three Extra Low Dispersion elements. The 600mm F4E is 3.2 lb/1450 g lighter than the preceding model, weighing 8.3 lb/3810 g. Both lenses use Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coating, two fluorite elements and VR rated to 4 stops of stabilization.
The AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR will cost $10,299.95; the AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VR will sell for $12,299.95. Both will be available mid-July.
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Specs:
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Principal specifications | ||
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 500 mm | |
| Image stabilisation | Yes (4 stops) | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F (FX) | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F4.0 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22.0 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Aperture notes | rounded | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 16 | |
| Groups | 12 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 3 ED, 2 fluorite. Nano Crystal and Fluorine coatings. | 4 ED, 2 fluorite. Nano Crystal and Fluorine coatings. |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 3.60 m (141.73″) | 4.40 m (173.23″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.14× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | Yes | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3090 g (6.81 lb) | 3810 g (8.40 lb) |
| Diameter | 140 mm (5.51″) | 166 mm (6.54″) |
| Length | 387 mm (15.24″) | 432 mm (17.01″) |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 41 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | Yes | |