Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20068
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Release Year 2010 2017
Release Date 2017-07-11
MSRP 1049 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 596 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 125 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,1 0,25
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 18 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED element
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Focal Length 28-300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 272 mm 230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4.5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 81 mm
Length 114 mm 146 mm
Weight 800 gr 680 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-50 HB-82
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A