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

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ED SIC IF D SWM M/A

Powerful supertelephoto with SWM


2001 Release




 



Main Features



  • SWM for quiet high-speed autofocus
  • ED glass elements minimize chromatic aberrations
  • M/A mode for quick switch between autofocus and manual focus operation
  • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
  • Focuses down to 4.6m (4.4m in MF)




Specifications






Lens construction

11 elements in 9 groups (3 ED glass elements)

Picture angle

5° [3°10' with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Number of diaphragm blades

9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

22

Closest focusing distance

4.6m in AF mode (4.4m in MF mode)

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/8.2 in AF mode (1/7.8 in MF mode)

Macro focusing

N/A

Focus-limit switch:

Available

M/A mode

Available

Focus lock button

Available

Weight (approx.):

3,430g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)

139.5×394 mm

Lens cap

Slip-on

Lens hood

HK-28 (supplied)

Lens case

CT-502 (supplied), CL-L2 (optional)

Tripod collar

Does have (rotatable)

External front filter attachment frame

N/A

External front filter

N/A

Slip-on filter

52mm

Built-in/rear filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter

Only the dedicated Slip-in circular polarizing filter C-PL1L (optional) is usable.

Circular polarizing filter II

N/A

TC-20E/20E II

Usable, but autofocusing is not possible.

TC-17E I

Usable, but autofocusing is not possible.

TC-14E/14E II

Usable.

AF-3

N/A

AF-4

N/A

Infrared compensation scale
N/A

Supplied accessories

Slip-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Slip-on Lens Hood HK-28, Trunk Case CT-502, Gelatin filter holder, 52mm screw-in NC filter, Strap LN-1, Monopod collar

Aperture ring

Does have

Distance scale

Does have

Material of bayonet ring

Metal

Note:




MTF Chart




Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional
10 lines/mm
30 lines/mm

How to read the MTF chart




Lens Construction




: Aspherical lens elements : Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements  




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