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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II

Focal length
500 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
3430 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
440 cm
Length
394 mm
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At a Glance

With 500 mm of reach and an f/4 aperture, the AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II is a super-telephoto prime for Nikon F-mount full frame. It has no optical stabilizer. Magnification is 1:7.69 (0.13x) at a 4.4 m minimum focus distance, and the weight is 3.43 kg. Wildlife, birds and sports fit it.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 3.4 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
  • No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
500 mm
Max. focal length
500 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
11
Groups
9
Weight
3,430 g (7.56 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
440 cm (173.23 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.7 (0.13×)
Length
394 mm (15.51 in)
Diameter
139.5 mm (5.49 in)

Manufacturer data: nij.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 500mm f/4D ED-IF II fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II 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 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 500mm f/4D ED-IF II compared

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

LensNikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF IINikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VRSigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport
Focal length500 mm500 mm500 mm500 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/4f/4f/4
Weight3,430 g3,090 g3,880 g3,310 g
Filter diameter52 mm40.5 mm52 mm46 mm
Min. focus distance440 cm360 cm400 cm350 cm
Length394 mm387 mm391 mm380.3 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II have image stabilization?

No, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II weighs 3,430 g. It is 394 mm long with a diameter of 139.5 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II is 440 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 750 mm in full-frame terms.

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