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My Comparisons

AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED ED VR VR VR $9,549.95 * $8,579.95 * $10,299.95 *

Ratings Focal Length Range

(5) -400 mm f/ 2.8 FX/35mm Yes Yes Yes (Approx.) 6.3 x 14.5 in. (Diameter x Length) 159.5 x 368 mm (Diameter x Length) (Approx.) 163 oz. ( 4,620 g)

(4.9) -500 mm f/ 4 FX/35mm Yes Yes Yes (Approx.) 5.5 x 15.4 in. (Diameter x Length) 139.5 x 391 mm (Diameter x Length) (Approx.) 136.9 oz. ( 3,880 g)

(4.8) -600 mm f/ 4 FX/35mm Yes Yes Yes (Approx.) 6.5 x 17.5 in. (Diameter x Length) 166 x 445 mm (Diameter x Length) (Approx.) 178.5 oz. ( 5,060 g)
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Focal Length

Maximum Aperture

Format VR (Vibration Reduction) Image S tabilization Nano Crystal Coat AF-S (S ilent Wave Motor)

Dimensions

Weight

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Additional Specs
Focal Length Range Zoom Ratio --400 mm f/ 2.8 f/ 22 FX/35mm 4 -610' -0.16 x 14 11 FX DX Compatible Format(s) FX in DX Crop M ode 35mm Film VR (Vibration Reduction) Image S tabilization Diaphragm Blades Nano Crystal Coat ED Glass Elements Aspherical Elements S uper Integrated Coating AF-S (S ilent Wave Motor) Internal Focusing Yes 9 Yes 3 -Yes Yes Yes FX in DX Crop M ode 35mm Film Yes 9 Yes 3 -Yes Yes Yes FX in DX Crop M ode 35mm Film Yes 9 Yes 3 -Yes Yes Yes
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--500 mm f/ 4 f/ 22 FX/35mm 310' -5 -0.14 x 14 11 FX DX

--600 mm f/ 4 f/ 22 FX/35mm 240' -410' -0.14 x 15 12 FX DX

Focal Length

Maximum Aperture

Minimum Aperture

Format Maximum Angle of View (DXformat) Minimum Angle of View (DXformat) Maximum Angle of View (FXformat) Minimum Angle of View (FXformat) Maximum Reproduction Ratio

Lens Elements Lens Groups

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Minimum Focus Distance

9.5 ft. ( 2.9 m) -Auto M anual

12.6 ft. ( 4.0 m) -Auto M anual M anual/Auto Auto/M anual -52 mm Slip-in (Approx.) 5.5 x 15.4 in. (Diameter x Length) 139.5 x 391 mm (Diameter x Length) (Approx.) 136.9 oz. ( 3,880 g)

15.7 ft. ( 5.0 m) -Auto M anual M anual/Auto Auto/M anual -52 mm Slip-in (Approx.) 6.5 x 17.5 in. (Diameter x Length) 166 x 445 mm (Diameter x Length) (Approx.) 178.5 oz. ( 5,060 g)

Close Range Correction

Focus Mode M anual/Auto Auto/M anual Rear Focusing -52 mm Slip-in (Approx.) 6.3 x 14.5 in. (Diameter x Length) 159.5 x 368 mm (Diameter x Length) (Approx.) 163 oz. ( 4,620 g)

Filter S ize

Accepts Filter Type

Dimensions

Weight

M ore information for M ore information for M ore information for AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED ED VR VR VR * SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion/estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time. **Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. ***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details.

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