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

55.5 Wildlife/Sports Score
500mm 32 Nikon F IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A Phase Fresnel element enables a remarkably compact, hand-holdable 500mm f/5.6 prime, with 4-stop VR to steady distant shots. Three ED elements and Nano Crystal Coatings ensure sharp, color-accurate images with minimal flare, while the weather-sealed, fluorine-coated build shrugs off field conditions. Best for wildlife and travel photographers who need extreme reach in a portable, tripod-free package.

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Price CA$4,072
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR 500mm lens

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm

54.3 Wildlife/Sports Score
400mm 22 Nikon F IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

Fluorite and ED glass combined with a fast f/2.8 aperture deliver sharp, contrast-rich telephoto images, while the 5.5-stop VR system keeps the 3801g lens handheld-ready. Weather sealing and a fluorine-coated front element protect the optics in harsh conditions, and the 9-blade diaphragm renders smooth out-of-focus backgrounds. This lens is ideal for sports and wildlife photographers using Nikon F-mount DSLRs who require dependable AF-S autofocus and rugged build quality.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm lens
Price CA$10,865
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