Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF 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 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR.
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Product |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
| Name | Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR | Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | 20068 | 2223 |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Release Date | 2017-07-11 | 2015-01-06 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 596 USD | 1996 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF 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-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 125 cm | 140 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,24 |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF 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 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
| Construction | 18 elements / 14 groups | 16 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 ED element | 1 ED element 1 phase fresnel element Fluorine coating Nano crystal coating |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
| Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 230 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4.5 stops | 4 stops |
Physical |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Length | 146 mm | 148 mm |
| Weight | 680 gr | 755 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-82 | HB-73 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A |
Not included (but available as accessory) |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | RT-1 |
