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

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Product
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Release Year 2006 2017
Release Date 2017-07-11
MSRP 589 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 596 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-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 150 cm 125 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
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 70 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 18 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED element
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Focal Length 70-300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 81 mm
Length 143 mm 146 mm
Weight 725 gr 680 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-15 HB-82
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A