Nikon AI Nikkor 500mm F/4P ED-IF

Specifications01

MountNIKON F

Focal length500mm

Max aperturef/4

TypeTelephoto · Prime

Release year1988

Weight3000 g

Filter size122 mm

Min focus distance5 m

Aperture blades9

Optical elements8

Groups6

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)

Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round

TeleconvertersNikon Teleconverter TC-14B→ 700mm F/5.6 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 F-mount fixed telephoto prime lens with a 500mm focal length and maximum aperture f/4. Intended for long-distance subjects such as sports and wildlife.

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