Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Review

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Verdict

We have a very compelling package here, a lens that is ideally geared up for the wildlife and sports photographer, in a fairly compact portable form that enables hand holding for extended periods of time. I can see this suiting a lot of Nikon photographers. The focal length range is ideal, as there is arguably no need for the lens to have a wider zoom range. A lens of this size would, for example, make a very unwieldy 50mm or even 100mm lens, so starting at 200mm seems very sensible.

The results are very good, the lens feels right and its use can be extended to flower portraits, human portraits and even fashion shots. A versatile quality optic for Nikon users.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Pros

Quality of manufacture
Hand-holdable
Excellent even results
Excellent ergonomic design
Constant f/5.6 aperture

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Cons

Weight

FEATURES
HANDLING
PERFORMANCE
VALUE FOR MONEY
VERDICT

The Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6 VR is an excellent choice for sports and wildlife photographers.

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