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AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR

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This is a full frame Nikon FX mount lens introduced by Nikon 17 years ago. Its focal length is 500mm with an aperture of ƒ/4. You can find a review of it on DPReview.

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