Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 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 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20068 2216
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Release Year 2017 2014
Release Date 2017-07-11 2014-04-10
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 596 USD 696 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
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 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 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 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G 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 48 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,32
Aperture
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 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
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Construction 18 elements  /  14 groups 16 elements  /  12 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 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Focal Length 70-300 mm 18-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 282 mm
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 DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 81 mm 79 mm
Length 146 mm 99 mm
Weight 680 gr 550 gr
Other
Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-82 HB-39
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A