Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G vs Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G and Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR .

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Product
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Name Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20061
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Release Year 2016 2006
Release Date 2016-08-17
MSRP N/A 589 USD
Last known price 346 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
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 110 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22
Aperture
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F6,3 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 7 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED element + Super Integrated Coating No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-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 No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 80 mm
Length 125 mm 143 mm
Weight 400 gr 725 gr
Other
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-82 HB-15
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A