Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .
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Product |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Name | Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR | Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | 20068 | |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Release Year | 2017 | 2000 |
Release Date | 2017-07-11 | |
MSRP | N/A | 1494 USD |
Last known price | 596 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Stepper Motor | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 125 cm | 145 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Maximum 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 |
F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Construction | 18 elements / 14 groups | 10 elements / 6 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 1 ED element | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 300 mm |
Zoom Range | 230 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4.5 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Length | 146 mm | 222 mm |
Weight | 680 gr | 1440 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
Lens Hood SKU | HB-82 | N/A |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |