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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 448 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

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Customers love the outstanding image quality and impressive zoom capabilities of the AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens. The fast focus speed and effective Vibration Reduction are also frequently praised, along with the lens's reach and value for its price. However, some find the lens to be large and heavy.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this Nikon 200-500mm lens.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I took some great pictures on my daughter's 2016 high school graduation! Pictures where so clear and beautiful! Im not a professional photographer, But i know i need a good zoom-lens, this Nikon 200-500mm did the job perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Superbly crafted !

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesomeness with a workout so great for the arms you’ll quick the gym. Superbly crafted !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tack Sharp

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the price this lens is tack sharp coulnt be happier with this lens!! Build quality is awesome.. It is heavy but doesnt bother me

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    my daughter loves it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was purchased for my 13 year old, who has a great love for wildlife photography. The images she has captured have been amazing. It is heavy but she never complains about the weight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens - so sharp - very versatile

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoy using this lens. Initially I thought I would have to always use it on a tripod. However with the image stabilization and some practice, I can get some great shots of wildlife hand-held. The images are really sharp. When used on my D500, it effectively gives another 1.5 times on the zoom. Just wonderful with wildlife. I have also got some amazing shots of the moon with this lens. Yesterday I saw some photos by another photographer when he used this lens on a D500 with a star tracker, 360 image stack, special software to get a great photo of the Orion and Horsehead Nebulas. I was amazed that this lens could also be used with astro photography.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my husband to do the bird and wild animal photography, he is very satisfied with this lense and it serves his long distance photography purpose.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellet for avid outdoor photographer hobbiest.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great lens for amateurs. And it can take great pictures without a tripod. It takes a little time to get accustomed to the weight but this certainly is not an issue when one sees the results.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Focus speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nikon 200-500 mm lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have only had the chance to use the lens twice as it is January in Iowa and not much out there to photograph. I did get a couple nice eagle shots though. Looking forward to using it more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everyone with a Nikon DSLR should own this lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens opened up a whole new world of shots for me. Quality is great. Well worth the investment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Lens

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We originally wanted to buy a Tamron type lens to save a little bit of money but decided to go with this lens and we are so glad that we did. It is a bit heavy but that is ok because it takes amazing photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Photos from a Great Lens

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been wanting this lens and it did not disappoint me. Quality of photos are amazing. It works well with my D750,

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lense for sports

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the lense to get closer pictures of my daughter’s field hockey games and was not disappointed. Attached to Nikon D750 I was able to get clear close pictures of the action with no blur.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of my best lenses. It takes beautiful pictures. A Little heavy but VR technology can still take perfect picture. Much easier to operate with the tripod or the monopod.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good lenses.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Taking pictures with Nikon Z7 camera The focusing speed is quite fast The picture quality is not bad, I think it is a good price-performance lens

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for wildlife

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great fro slower moving targets. Difficult without a monopod to capture sports activity as I am chopping off peopl'es heads because I cant move the heavy lens that quickly. Downfall would be the weight

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for capturing birds and other wildlife.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am impressed with the quality of this lens for the price. It’s larger and heavier than my 70-200 2.8 but is worth the effort. It really handles the light well, and colors pop. I’ve needed to keep it mounted to my monopod but believe I’ll get used to handling the weight with more use. I’ve used it so far to photograph backyard birds and squirrels but plan to use it for my son’s tennis as well. I’ve used it on my Nikon Z6 and D500. Both cameras love this lens. This isn’t a technical review, just the opinion of an eager amateur who is picky about final photo quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this lens for my father who recently got into photography. He's happy with the pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Zoom Lense

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great for zooming in long distance nature shots.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Telephoto Lens For Wildlife

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This 200-500 Telephoto Lens with Nikons Vibration Reduction is the best Lens out there for Wildlife & Bird Photography. With aperature settings at f5.6 it lets plenty of light into the camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Photo amater

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best lens.I am.bird watchers and used Nikon camera,I am so happy with this lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend