AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR

Awesome lens, light short and very good to track birds. This is a sharp lens, great buy.

Amazing lens,, very light, super sharp very impressive. Only con is all the white letters on the lens have worn off in only a couple of months

This lens is a total game changer. The sharpness handheld is incredible. It is light and easy to handle. I am only 5'1" and I have arthritis, so weight is always an issue for me. I had been sitting on the fence for a while before taking the plunge on this lens; I had nothing to worry about.

A superb glass to carry anytime photographing wildlife. It's a KEEPER!!!!

Light, super fast AF, and unbelievable clarity across the entire field whether you are at F/5.6 or 16. It's just hard to believe that a lens this small and light has so much capability. Compares to all 500mm f/4 lens I've used in terms of sharpness, contrast and AF speeds.

I bought this after some research on a long lens for our trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons National parks. The weight was important for me since I’m in my 70s . I used this lens on my Z6ii with the adapter, and all worked perfectly. The only negative I can say is I shoot very early mornings and the low light was difficult at times, bumped up the iso or iso auto took care of this, with not too much noise. Used for landscape captures and animals.

Be careful not to use the tripod mount as a Arca Swiss mount. It will fall off. Use good tripod plate for the mount.

Like most others have said here, I am incredibly happy with this 500mm super tele. Lightweight and sharp on focus, it's a pleasure to carry. New possibilities open up with this lens, so if you are into wildlife photography, find the $$$ because this one is worth every penny! Great job Nikon/Nikkor!

As a fan of the older, big lenses, I was surprised at how well this works... and all the new opportunities it opens for wildlife photography.