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

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR and Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20068
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2017 2010
Release Date 2017-07-11
MSRP N/A 399 USD
Last known price 596 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G 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 125 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 3,6
Aperture
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G 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 55 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 18 elements  /  14 groups 17 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED element No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 70-300 mm 55-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 245 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 81 mm 76 mm
Length 146 mm 123 mm
Weight 680 gr 530 gr
Other
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-82 HB-57
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A