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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

The affordable Nikon wildlife zoom: constant f/5.6 to 500mm, VR with a Sport mode, a limiter and a tripod collar. 2.3kg; compatible with TC-14E teleconverters on f/8-capable bodies.

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£1249 new
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Core
Released
2015
Focal Length
200–500mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
95mm
Dimensions
108mm diameter × 267.5mm length
Weight
2300g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
Vibration Reduction (VR)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.22x
Min. Focus Distance
2.2m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.1
Street
3.7
Travel
3.8
Wedding & Events
6.6
Filmmaking
4.6
Documentary
5.1
Sports & Action
7.7
Landscape
4.5
Wildlife
7.1
Casual
4.5
Food
5.2
Architecture
4.8
Underwater
4.7
✅ Great For
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Sports & Action 7.7 Strong on autofocus, focal length and burst-speed support.
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Wildlife 7.1 Strong on focal length, autofocus and burst-speed support.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Street 3.7 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Travel 3.8 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Casual 4.5 Held back by portability and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR