Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
Ask: /ask/what-is-the-nikon-af-s-500mm-f-5-6e-pf-ed-vr-good-for
A prime lens by Nikon for Full frame cameras, 500mm f/5.6. A hand-holdable 500mm prime for wildlife.
| Maker | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 500mm (prime) |
| Maximum aperture | f/5.6 |
| Made for | Full frame sensors |
| Mounts | Nikon F |
| Stabilised | yes |
| Autofocus | yes |
What it frames like
- On full frame (Nikon F): as marked, 500mm.
- On APS-C (Nikon F): like 750mm on full frame; f/5.6 gives about the depth of field of f/8.4 there.