Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G

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Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Name Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20061
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Release Year 2010 2016
Release Date 2016-08-17
MSRP 399 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 346 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
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 140 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,6 0,22
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable 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
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED element + Super Integrated Coating
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Focal Length 55-300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 245 mm 230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 72 mm
Length 123 mm 125 mm
Weight 530 gr 400 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-57 HB-82
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A