Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S vs Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S and Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR.

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Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Name Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikon Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20106
20106
20068
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Release Year 2021 2017
Release Date 2021-10-28 2017-07-11
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2496 USD 596 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
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 Stepper motor Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 75 cm 125 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,38 0,25
Aperture
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F5,6 at 400 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 9 9
Optics
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Construction 25 elements  /  20 groups 18 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 6 ED elements, 2 Super ED elements 1 ED element
Focal Length
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Focal Length 100-400 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm 230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops 4.5 stops
Physical
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 98 mm 81 mm
Length 222 mm 146 mm
Weight 1355 gr 680 gr
Other
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
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-103 HB-82
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A