Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR 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 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR and Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR Nikon Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20088 20068
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Release Year 2020 2017
Release Date 2020-01-07 2017-07-11
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 9497 USD 596 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR 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 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR 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 Ring-Type Ultrasonic Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 125 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16 0,25
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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 9 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Construction 25 elements  /  19 groups 18 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings ED, fluorite and SR elements + Nano Crystal and Arneo coatings 1 ED element
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Focal Length 120-300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 180 mm 230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 4.5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 128 mm 81 mm
Length 304 mm 146 mm
Weight 3250 gr 680 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 112 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-41 HB-82
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A