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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR

A 3.09kg pro wildlife telephoto with fluorite elements, VR, a fluorine-coated front element, sealing and a tripod collar; works with the TC-14E III teleconverter.

Starting from
£10999 new
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Core
Released
2015
Focal Length
500mm
Aperture
f/4
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
40.5mm
Dimensions
140mm diameter × 387mm length
Weight
3090g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
Vibration Reduction (VR)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.15x
Min. Focus Distance
3.6m

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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
6.9
Street
3.7
Travel
4.2
Wedding & Events
6.6
Filmmaking
4.3
Documentary
5.4
Sports & Action
8.3
Landscape
5.8
Wildlife
7.5
Casual
3.6
Food
5.4
Architecture
6.0
Underwater
5.7
✅ Great For
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Sports & Action 8.3 Strong on autofocus, focal length and optical quality.
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Wildlife 7.5 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 3.6 Held back by value for money and portability.
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Street 3.7 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Travel 4.2 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 500mm f/4E FL ED VR