Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF 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 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR and Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 2223 20068
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Release Year 2015 2017
Release Date 2015-01-06 2017-07-11
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1996 USD 596 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF 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 300mm f/4 E PF 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 Ultrasonic Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 140 cm 125 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24 0,25
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4 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 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Construction 16 elements  /  10 groups 18 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED element 1 phase fresnel element Fluorine coating Nano crystal coating 1 ED element
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Focal Length 300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 81 mm
Length 148 mm 146 mm
Weight 755 gr 680 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF 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-73 HB-82
Tripod Collar Not included
(but available as accessory)
N/A
Tripod Collar SKU RT-1 N/A