The LensCoat Cover for Nikon 500mm AF-I Lens Forest Greenin forest green offers your valuable equipment some protection from scrapes and bumps, preserving its resale value. It also helps break up the shape of your lens, making it less noticeable to wildlife. The LensCoat N500 cover is manufactured from 100% closed-cell neoprene and features clear plastic windows over the auto focus controls and the distance scale. A small hole on the last segment lines up with the white dot indictor, making it easy to quickly line up your lens with the camera mount even with the cover installed.

100% Closed-Cell Neoprene    Clear Plastic Windows over Lens Controls    Protects from Scrapes and Bumps    Helps Hide Lens from Wildlife    Made in the USA

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this lens totaly compatible with nikon D7000? And the autofocus works perfect?

A: I use mine on my D7000 and it works great -- and it is sharp as a tack! For airshows, I use the lens on my D750. With the DX setting, that changes the focal length from 200-500 to 300 to 750mm -- and it the images are awesome -- still sharp and crisp. And I hand-hold the lens most of the time.

Q: 2. How to choose between the Nikon AF-S 200-500 f/5.6 ED VR and the Sigma 150-600?

A: I am probably not the best guy to answer this question for you. But I will tell you that I have bought other brand lenses in the best and have regretted it. I will never buy any other lenses other than Nikkor. I believe in their quality and commitment to excellence in optics and technology. I have never had no issues with their product line and will continue to purchase nothing but Nikon cameras and Nikkor lenses. I believe in Nikon. I am too bias to answer your question fairly, sorry.

Q: 3. I assume the dovetail is compatible with RRS clamps, correct?

A: The Kirk Lens Collar uses the Arca Swiss standard so it is compatible with RRS clamps and tripod heads.

Q: 4. Is this lens compatible with the new D500?

A: Yes, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens is fully compatible for use with the Nikon D500 DSLR camera. Nikon states on their website that the electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism used in this lens is compatible with the following cameras: Nikon D5, D4 series, D3 series, Df, D810, D810A, D800 series, D750, D700, D610, D600, D500, D300 series, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3300, D3200, D3100, Nikon 1 J1, J2, J3, J4 with FT-1, Nikon 1 V1, V2, V3 with FT-1, Nikon 1 S1, S2 with FT-1, and newer cameras. Older cameras not on this list are not recommended as the aperture of the lens cannot be controlled by the camera, and as such, only the maximum aperture would be accessible on older cameras.

Q: 5. can the collar be attached to any tripod head?

A: The foot itself is built with arca-swiss dovetails, so it will fit those tripod heads without any other attachments. If you don't have an arca-swiss tripod head, you can attach the head's compatible quick release plate and it should work without issue.

Q: 6. Does the Neoprene cover interfere with the operation of the zoom lens?

A: The neoprene cover does not interfere with the operation of the zoom lens.

Q: 7. How is this collar, Version 3 (NC-200-500V3) different from version 2 (NC-200-500V2) ?

A: Kirk added a QD socket so you could attach a strap to the version 3 Kirk Lens Collar for Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6 E Lens. They also improved the locking knob. It now has smoother rotation and a more positive lock The inner liner is now made with delrin. .

Q: 8. Is this lens fully compatible with the Nikon D7000?

A: Yes

Q: 9. How do the safety stops work?

A: When used, the safety stops (also known as safety screws) prevent the foot from sliding out of the head accidentally if not correctly tightened. See gimbal heads/ball heads with safety stop grooves on their clamps, such as Wimberley, ProMediaGear, Acra-tech, Really Right Stuff, Kirk, etc.

Q: 10. Is this lens compatible with Nikon 800E?

A: Yes, but it is a heavy lens