Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens
The F-mount Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F5.6E PF ED VR is now available for just $1,996 at B&H Photo, making it an impressive deal for a highly capable, fast super-telephoto prime lens. Even better, the lens can be easily adapted to Nikon Z-mount cameras using a compatible mount adapter.
For comparison, the Z-mount Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S offers a longer reach but is also slower, and currently sells for $4,696, more than 2.35 times the price of the AF-S 500mm F5.6E PF ED VR.
Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S Lens
We've put together a comparison table of these two lenses below to help you evaluate their key specifications and differences.
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6E PF ED VR | Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon Z |
| Focal Length | 500mm | 600mm |
| Max Format | 35mm FF | 35mm FF |
| Image Stabilization | | |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical Elements | 19 | 21 |
| Optical Groups | 11 | 14 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3m | 4m |
| Max Magnification | 0.18x | 0.14x |
| Weight | 1460g | 1470g |
| Length | 237mm | 278mm |
| Diameter | 106mm | 107mm |
| Filter Thread | 95mm | 95mm |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
