Sep 15, 15 · The new Nikon AFS NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens is set to replace the highlyregarded AFS NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR in Nikon's professional supertelephoto lens range The new optic features the same f/4 maximum aperture and FX senor coverage, but Nikon has made several subtle enhancementsBut even at $3,600, it costs much less than other long prime lenses—the Sigma 500mm F4 sells for around $6,000, and the Nikon AFS Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR is a $10,300 lenss If you're a budget shopper, a zoom will have to do—the Sigma mm Contemporary is our favorite budget pick, priced around $1,000, and available for Nikon camerasSep 17, 15 · Nikon AFS NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR Performance During testing, this lens produced outstanding sharpness in the centre of the frame with excellent clarity towards the edges from maximum aperture, Af S Nikkor 500mm F 4e Fl Ed Vr 17 Von Nikon Schweiz Nikon (ニコン) af-s nikkor 500mm f4e fl ed vr