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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR

Focal length
200–500 mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Weight
2300 g
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
220 cm
Length
267.5 mm
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At a Glance

This full-frame telephoto zoom for Nikon F covers 200 to 500 mm and keeps a constant f/5.6 throughout the range. It has an optical stabilizer with a sport mode and a tripod collar, and it works with teleconverters. The lens weighs 2.3 kg. Its long reach suits wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 2.3 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
  • Large 95 mm filter thread: screw-in filters are correspondingly large.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
200 mm
Max. focal length
500 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5.6
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
19
Groups
12
Weight
2,300 g (5.07 lb)
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
220 cm (86.61 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.5 (0.22×)
Length
267.5 mm (10.53 in)
Diameter
108 mm (4.25 in)
Released
September 2015

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 300-750 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VRTamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSMSigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG
Focal length200-500 mm200-500 mm150-500 mm200-500 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/5-6.3f/5-6.3f/2.8
Weight2,300 g1,226 g1,780 g15,700 g
Filter diameter95 mm86 mm86 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance220 cm250 cm220 cm200 cm
Length267.5 mm224.5 mm252 mm726 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnoyesno
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR weighs 2,300 g. It is 267.5 mm long with a diameter of 108 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR takes 95 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR is 220 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 300-750 mm in full-frame terms.

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