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NikonTelephoto·NIKON F mount·1997
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F/4D IF-ED
Specifications01
MountNIKON F
Focal length500mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1997
Weight3800 g
Min focus distance5 m
Aperture blades9
Optical elements11
Groups9
AutofocusYes
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Lens hoodHK-24 - Clamp-on round
TeleconvertersNikon AF-I Teleconverter TC-14E→ 700mm F/5.6
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II→ 700mm F/5.6
Nikon Teleconverter TC-14B→ 700mm F/5.6
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II→ 850mm F/6.8
Nikon AF-I Teleconverter TC-20E→ 1000mm F/8
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E II→ 1000mm F/8
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III Aspherical→ 1000mm F/8
Nikon Teleconverter TC-300→ 1000mm F/8
Nikon Teleconverter TC-301→ 1000mm F/8
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Field Notes02
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm F/4D IF-ED is an F-mount telephoto prime with a fixed f/4 maximum aperture, intended for sports, wildlife, and other distant subjects. IF design helps focus close to background without changing overall length.
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