Nikon AF-S 200–500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens – Refurbished

Ideal for sports and wildlife photography
Nikon F Mount

The refurbished Nikon AF-S 200–500mm f/5.6E ED VR is a powerful super-telephoto zoom designed for photographers who need reach, speed, and reliability. Perfect for wildlife, birding, motorsport, aviation, and outdoor action, this lens delivers superb sharpness and contrast throughout its versatile zoom range—while the constant f/5.6 aperture ensures consistent performance in changing light.

Whether you're tracking distant subjects or capturing fast-paced movement, the 200–500mm f/5.6E ED VR offers professional-level results with excellent value through Nikon UK refurbishment.

Exceptional Reach and Image Quality

• FX format super-telephoto zoom, offering 200–500mm reach

• On a DX body, it provides a remarkable 300–750mm equivalent focal length

• Three Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements reduce chromatic aberration for crisp, colour-accurate images

• Super Integrated Coating (SIC) minimises flare and ghosting for improved clarity in strong light

• Constant f/5.6 maximum aperture ensures stable exposure and depth of field control throughout the entire zoom range

Fast, Accurate, Near-Silent Autofocus

Powered by a Silent Wave Motor (SWM), this lens delivers fast, quiet and precise autofocus—perfect for unpredictable wildlife and dynamic sporting events.
Full-time manual override allows instant fine-tuning without switching modes.

An internal focusing system keeps the lens length stable and improves AF speed and handling balance.

Advanced Vibration Reduction (VR)

Nikon’s VR system offers up to 4.5 stops of stabilisation, helping to counteract camera shake at long focal lengths or in low-light conditions.
Two modes are available:

• NORMAL – everyday handheld shooting

• SPORT – ideal for fast action, erratic subjects, and smooth panning

Reliable, Controlled Exposure

The integrated electromagnetic diaphragm provides precise, consistent exposure during high-speed continuous shooting—especially beneficial for action and wildlife sequences.

Tripod-Ready Design

A detachable, rotatable tripod collar provides excellent balance on tripods and monopods.
Switch seamlessly between horizontal and vertical shooting without adjusting your setup.

Teleconverter Compatibility

Extend your reach even further with Nikon’s AF-S teleconverters:

• TC-14E

• TC-17E

• TC-20E

With the TC-14E attached, the lens becomes a 280–700mm f/8 combination with continued AF capability on compatible bodies.

Key Specifications

• Focal Length: 200–500mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/5.6

• Minimum Aperture: f/32

• Lens Construction: 22 elements in 18 groups

• ED Elements: 3

• Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)

• VR Performance: Up to 4.5 stops

• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.1m

• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.21×

• Filter Size: 95mm
  (N.B. Technical data provided earlier listed 77mm—actual Nikon spec is 95mm filter thread.)

• Dimensions: Approx. 108 × 267.5mm

• Weight: Approx. 2300 g (official Nikon spec)

(I can correct this section to match your preferred spec sheet style—let me know.)

Compatibility

Because of the electromagnetic diaphragm, this lens is compatible only with specific Nikon DSLRs, including:
D5, D4 series, D3 series, D850, D810(A), D800/E, D750, D700, D610, D600, D500, D300/S, D7500, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100, and Nikon 1 series with FT-1 adapter.