Nikon 500mm f4 fl ed vr
Nikon announced the new Nikon 500mm f4 fl ed vr super telephoto lens. The new lens has 2 fluorite and 3 Ed elements in the lens construction. Earlier Nikon didn’t want to use fluorite elements, but changed this opinion several years ago, and made the Nikon 800mm f/5.6 fl ed vr and the Nikon 400mm f/2.8 fl ed vr lenses. Canon constantly using fluorite elements in their mostly super expensive telephoto lenses for decades.
The lens also has fluorine Nano christal and Sic (Super Integrated) coatings as well to reduce flare and cromatic aberrations.
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Compare to the predecessor, the new Nikon 500mm is lighter (3.09 vs 3.87kg), has better sharpness and autofocus, and has three fluorite elements, which the older lens lacks. Fluorite is lighter than normal glass and better optically as well.
Nikon 500mm f4 fl ed vr specification
Below you can find the specification of the new lens compared to the Canon 500mm f/4 is II lens. It is interesting that the lens construction is similar for both lenses 16 elements in 12 groups. Both lens has more fluorite elements for better imaginery.
Item |
Nikon 500mm f4 fl ed vr |
Nikon 500mm f/4 vr (older) |
Canon 500mm f/4 is |
Mount: |
Nikon F mount | Nikon F mount | Canon EF mount |
Filter size: |
40.5 mm drop in | 52 mm drop in | 52mm drop in |
Lens elements / groups: |
16 / 12 | 14 / 11 | 16 /12 |
Exotic Lens elements: |
3 fluorite and 2 Ed elements | 3 Ed elements | 2 Fluorite elements |
Weight: |
3.09 kg (6.81 lbs. ) | 3.87 kg (8.54 lbs. ) | 3.19 kg (7.03 lbs.) |
Dimensions: |
146 x 383 mm (5.51 x 15.24 ” ) | 139.7 x 391.2 mm (5.5 x 15.4 ” ) | 140 x 387 mm (5.75 x 15.08 ” ) |
Close focus distance: |
3.63 m (11.9 ‘) | 3.85 m (12.63′) | 3.7 m (‘12.14) |
Autofocus: |
yes ring-type ultrasonic | yes ring-type ultrasonic | yes ring-type ultrasonic |
Stabilizer: |
yes 4 stops | yes 3 stops | yes 4 stops |
Front element rotates: |
No | No | No |
Moving barrel elements during focusing: |
No | No | No |
Focus preset modes: |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Switches: |
Vr on-off-sport, memory recall, mf-af, focus limiter 8m, sound on-off | Mf-af, vr on-off, focus limiter, focus lock, af memory | Stab 1-2-3 settings, mf-af, focus preset modes, focus mode switch, focus limiter, focus mode selector |
Lens Mount material: |
Metal | Metal | Metal |
Format: |
Full frame | Full frame | Full frame |
Magnification: |
0.14x | 0.14x | 0.15x |
Reproduction ratio: |
1:7 | 1:7 | 1:7 |
Aperture blades: |
9 rounded diaphragm blades | 9 rounded diaphragm blades | 9 rounded diaphragm blades |
Distance scale: |
yes | yes | yes |
Focal length: |
500 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm |
Max Aperture: |
f/4 | f/4 | f/4 |
Min Aperture: |
f/22 | f/22 | f/22 |
Angle of view: |
5° on Full frame | 5° on Full frame | 5° on Full frame |
FTM (Manual focus override): |
yes | yes | yes |
Focus limiter: |
yes | yes | yes |
Tripod mount ring: |
yes | yes | yes |
Lens hood: |
yes | yes | yes |
Accessories: |
yes | yes | yes |
Sealing against dust / moisture: |
yes | yes | yes |
Tilt / shift: |
No | No | No |
Price |
10,300 USD | 9000 USD | 8300 USD |
Nikon 500mm f4 fl ed vr price
The initial price of the lens is 10,300 USD. (In the EU much more).
Nikon 500mm f4 fl ed vr availability
The lens will be available in July 2015 according to recent information.