Professional super-telephoto lens with vibration reduction for Nikon F-mount cameras.
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR is Nikon's professional 500mm super-telephoto prime, designed for wildlife and sports photography requiring extreme reach with fast f/4 aperture. G = no aperture ring; ED = Extra-low Dispersion; VR = Vibration Reduction. Used extensively by professional sports and nature photographers.
500mm focal length, f/4 maximum aperture, ED glass, VR (Vibration Reduction), SWM (Silent Wave Motor) AF, Nikon F mount, fluorine-coated front element, magnesium alloy construction.
The 500mm f/4G ED VR is one of the most important professional telephoto primes in Nikon's system for bird and wildlife photography, providing extreme reach with sharp-subject-isolating f/4 aperture and VR stabilisation. Compatible with Nikon TC-14E III and TC-20E III teleconverters for 700mm f/5.6 and 1000mm f/8 capability.
Test VR function and AF tracking accuracy. Inspect the front fluorine element. Confirm Nikon F mount contacts. Check teleconverter compatibility if relevant. At this price tier, service history and provenance documentation are important considerations.