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

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Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G 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 DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2016 2010
Release Date 2016-08-17
MSRP N/A 399 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 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 DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
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 110 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22 3,6
Aperture
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G 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 55 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 DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 17 elements  /  11 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 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 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 DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 76 mm
Length 125 mm 123 mm
Weight 400 gr 530 gr
Other
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 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