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Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 18, 2006 at 12:32 AM
Can someone please tell me the difference between these 2 lenses??


Nikon AF-S ED 500mm 4 F4 D

and

Nikon 500 mm F4 AF-S ED-IF II

Thanks -
Sandy

Posted by David Shaw on November 18, 2006 at 1:35 AM
They are both AF-S ED-IF. The AF-S ED-IF II is the newer version and focuses a little closer (inches) and weighs a little less.
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 18, 2006 at 2:36 AM
Thanks, David!
Sandy
Posted by Hank Pennington on November 18, 2006 at 8:39 AM
I've got the now-ancient 500 f/4D, the nonautofocus precursor. Gotta say it's one of the sharpest long lenses I've ever used and gives stellar results with TC's. Autofocus could only make it better. Hope you're contemplating one, Sandy!