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

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 2216 20061
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Release Year 2014 2016
Release Date 2014-04-10 2016-08-17
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 696 USD 346 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 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 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 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 Ultrasonic Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 48 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,32 0,22
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Maximum 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
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 7 7
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED element + Super Integrated Coating
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Focal Length 18-300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 282 mm 230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 72 mm
Length 99 mm 125 mm
Weight 550 gr 400 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-39 HB-82
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A