Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Release Year 2007 2001
Release Date
MSRP 8579 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 400 cm 500 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Maximum Aperture F4 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Focal Length 500 mm 500 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 139 mm 140 mm
Length 391 mm 394 mm
Weight 3880 gr 3800 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 52 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-34 HB-28 BK
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A