Testseek.com have collected 19 expert reviews of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR and the average rating is 94%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR.
May 2019
(94%)
19 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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Published: 2019-04-12, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Lightweight build, Long reach, Excellent optical stabilization, Sharp optics with no distortion and minimal vignette,
Relatively narrow maximum f-stop, Not compatible with some older cameras
You won't find a lens like the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR elsewhere—it's a lightweight super telephoto prime with excellent optics, an attractive price, and a narrow angle of view that's ideal for capturing distant subjects...
Outstanding image quality, Super light and compact for a 500mm, Fast, silent AF, Good image stabilization, Solidly built,
“Only” f/5.6, Loss of contrast with the sun in frame, Shortest setting distance only 3 meters, The Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR is a lens that you really enjoy taking with you and that you can easily walk around with all day without getting tired, The Niko
Small and light for its type, Relatively well priced, Good image quality
Sharpness could be better, Small maximum aperture
Nikon's Phase Fresnel lens element transforms what could otherwise be just another unwieldy super-telephoto lens into a genuinely portable option for handheld shooting. The AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR may not set any sharpness records, but its image qualit...
Published: 2018-09-12, Author: Maciej , review by: lenstip.com
excellent image quality in frame centre, very good image quality on the edge of the APSC/DX sensor, good image quality on the edge of full frame, negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration, slight lateral chromatic aberration, imperceptible spherical ab
significant contrast decrease during the performance against bright light, I admit I can't remember the last time when I had to return a lens after a test with such a regret. Bird photography is one of the areas I like as an amateur very much; still I am
What about the performance against bright light? It is the single flaw we managed to find and, I suppose, you can handle it as long as you use the hood and you choose your frames wisely.A whole long list of serious assets and just one flaw (a flaw that, a...
Abstract: Accessories Teleconverters PerformanceCompared User's Guide RecommendationsNikon 500mm f/5.6 E PF (95mm filters, 51.5 oz./1,460g, 10'/3m close focus, about $3,597 ). bigger. I ordered mine at Adorama. I'd also get it at B&H. This junk-free websi...
Abstract: How time flies. Such was the excitement surrounding Nikon's entry into the full-frame mirrorless market, the release of the full-frame F-mount AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR that was announced at the same time went almost completely unnoticed. I still...
The headline to this review sums up this lens perfectly; its a sublime super telephoto prime that delivers the level of image quality and performance we associate with Nikons pro-spec 500mm f/4 and 600mm f/4 lenses at significantly lower cost. Pros who...
Published: 2018-10-02, Author: Phil , review by: techradar.com
Lightweight and compact design, Excellent optical performance, Fast and quiet focusing, Great handling
Carbon lens hood would be nice, Not much else
The compact design Nikon has managed to engineer for the AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR is really impressive, but perhaps equally as impressive is the fact that image quality hasn't been compromised. The extra stop of light afforded by the AF-S 500mm f/4E FL...
