Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR vs Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR and Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20082
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Release Year 2018 1993
Release Date 2018-06-14
MSRP N/A 1794 USD
Last known price 3296 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Lens Type SuperzoomTelephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
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 F5.6 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 300 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,18
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Construction 19 elements  /  11 groups 13 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 PF + 3 ED elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Focal Length 500 mm 200 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 106 mm 76 mm
Length 237 mm 104 mm
Weight 1460 gr 1190 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-84 HN-30
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A