Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Evaluated at 200mm, 340mm, 500mm

2016-01-12 • SEND FEEDBACK |
Related: image stabilization, Nikon, Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR, Nikon Lenses, Siemens chart

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Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

The Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR offers relatively compact form factor for a lot of long lens reach. In this regard it is similar to the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II, but with a fixed f/5.6 aperture and a bit more range.

Along with some overall commentary, I’ve evaluated it at 200mm, 340mm and 500mm on the Zeiss Siemens Star Test Chart, which affords repeatable focus accuracy and fine details at the periphery.

• Introduction to Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
• Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR @ 200mm: Zeiss Test Target
• Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR @ 340mm: Zeiss Test Target
• Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR @ 500mm: Zeiss Test Target

f5.6 @ 1/6 sec, ISO 64; 2016-01-11 20:19:43
NIKON D810 + 200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6 @ 340mm

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