Global
| Focal length | 500 mm |
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| Maximum aperture | f/5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 |
| Lens construction | 19 elements in 11 groups (including 3 ED glass and 1 PF [Phase Fresnel] lens elements, elements with Nano Crystal Coat, and a fluorine-coated front lens element) |
| Angle of view | Nikon FX-format D-SLR cameras: 5°00' Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras: 3°10' |
| Minimum focus distance | 3.0 m/9.8 ft from focal plane |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.18x |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
| Filter-attachment size | 95 mm (P = 1.0 mm) |
| Dimensions | Approximately 106 mm maximum diameter x 237 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) |
| Weight | Approximately 1,460 g/3 lb 3.5 oz |
| Supplied accessories | LC-95 95 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, HB-84 Bayonet Hood, CL-M5 Lens Case |
| Spatial Frequencies | S: Sagittal | M: Meridional |
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| 10 lines/mm |  |
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| 30 lines/mm |  |
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