Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR

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Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20082
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Release Year 2015 2018
Release Date 2018-06-14
MSRP 10299 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 3296 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
SuperzoomTelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
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 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 360 cm 300 cm
Maximum Magnification 7,14 0,18
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 19 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 PF + 3 ED elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
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
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 140 mm 106 mm
Length 387 mm 237 mm
Weight 3090 gr 1460 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 40,5 mm 95 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-34 HB-84
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories
Slip-on front lens cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
HK-34 Lens Hood
40.5 mm screw-in NC filter
CT-505 Lens Case
LN-2 Strap
Monopod collar