Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR

Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR

Lens Summary

Brand: Nikon

Also Known As: Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E VR AF-P

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Nikon F

Release Date: 2017-07-11

MSRP Price: $749.99

Made in: Thailand

Production Status: In Production

Manufacturer Link: Product Page

Lens Description: Nikon proudly presents an update to its versatile full-frame 70-300mm tele zoom with improvements to image quality, autofocus, speed, VR image stabilization and more. The lens strikes an outstanding balance between size, zoom power and Vibration Reduction, making it a great choice for handheld photos and videos of sports, action, concerts, weddings, wildlife and more. Whether you shoot an FX or DX camera, the AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR frees you to shoot on-the-go from nearly any distance.

Photography Life Review Summary: While traveling with the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E VR AF-P, the lens kept on surprising me with its impressive performance. In fact, on several occasions I told myself that I should just buy this little gem instead of having to carry heavier and larger 70-200mm lenses when needing to keep my camera bag as light as possible. After handling the previous-generation 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR, I was anticipating to see a lot of compromises, especially at the long end of the zoom range, but the lens kept on delivering great results. In addition to the small size and lightweight build, I loved the quick and accurate AF-P autofocus motor; 4+ stop image stabilization was excellent, reducing the need to use a tripod; chromatic aberration and distortion were well under control. The only two annoyances were the pronounced vignetting at longer focal lengths (especially when shooting at or near infinity) and visible ghosting and flare when including very bright subjects in the scene - things I can certainly live with. In short, there is a lot to like about this lens. Read the full Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR Review by Photography Life.


Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR Specifications

Lens Specifications
* Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area 
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length70-300mm
Mount TypeNikon F
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)Full Frame / APS-C
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio4.3x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.25x
Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization)Yes
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/4.5-5.6
Minimum Aperturef/32-40
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)22°50'
Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)5°20'
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)34°20'
Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)8°10'
Optical Information
Lens Elements18
Lens Groups14
Diaphragm Blades9 (Rounded)
Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements1
Super Integrated Coat (SIC)Yes
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Pulse Motor (AF-P)Yes
Internal FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance3.94 ft. (1.2 m)
Electronic DiaphragmYes
Filter Information
Filter Size67mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingYes
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions3.2 in. (80.5 mm) x 5.7 in. (146 mm)
Weight24 oz. (680 g)
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack
Supplied AccessoriesLC-67 Snap-on Front Lens Cap 67mm, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, HB-82 Bayonet Lens Hood, CL-1022 Soft Lens Case

MTF Chart

Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR MTF Chart

Lens Construction

Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR Lens Construction

Sample Images

Nikon 70-300mm AF-P VR Image Samples (3) Nikon 70-300mm AF-P VR Image Samples (11)

Nikon 70-300mm AF-P VR Image Samples (12) Nikon 70-300mm AF-P VR Image Samples (39)

Nikon 70-300mm AF-P VR Image Samples (13) Nikon 70-300mm AF-P VR Image Samples (38)

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