Professional Nikon 500mm f/4 super-telephoto with VR stabilisation and ED glass.
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4 ED VR is a professional super-telephoto prime delivering extraordinary reach for wildlife and sports photography. The f/4 aperture at 500mm provides excellent light gathering and subject isolation, while VR image stabilisation provides approximately three stops of correction for handheld or monopod-supported shooting.
Optical quality is outstanding with ED glass elements delivering exceptional sharpness, contrast, and colour accuracy at extreme telephoto distances. The Nano Crystal Coating minimises ghosting and flare. The Silent Wave Motor autofocus is fast, accurate, and near-silent, essential for tracking fast-moving wildlife and sporting subjects.
Build quality is professional-grade with comprehensive weather sealing, a magnesium alloy barrel, and the extreme durability needed for years of demanding field use. The built-in tripod collar rotates smoothly for portrait-to-landscape orientation changes. The lens is designed to withstand the rigours of professional outdoor photography.
On the used market, the AF-S 500mm f/4 VR represents significant savings over current-generation Nikon super-telephoto lenses. For professional wildlife and sports photographers in the Nikon system, it delivers the reach and quality that demanding field work requires at prices accessible to serious enthusiast photographers.