AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR
- 70-300mm
- f/4.5
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- 415 g
- Min focus 1.1 m
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Quick answer
DX telephoto zoom with a stepping motor and VR, introduced in 2016. It is light for its reach and equals about 105-450mm on a DX body.
Pros
- Lightweight at 415g
- VR
- Quiet AF
- Long reach on DX
Cons
- Needs an AF-P compatible body
- Slow at 300mm
- No focus-mode switch on the lens
Verdict
A convenient DX telephoto for hiking. Confirm AF-P compatibility.
About this lens
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR: an APS-C telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-6.3, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction and stepping-motor autofocus. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 70-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2016
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 10 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- AF-P
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.1 m
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 415 g
- Length
- 125 mm
- Diameter
- 72 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR?
- Wildlife on DX
- Sports
- Travel telephoto
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–450mm | 4.6–19.5° | 5.5–23.3° |
Frequently asked questions
Will the Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm work on my camera?
It requires an AF-P compatible body. Older bodies may not autofocus at all, so check Nikon's compatibility list.
Does the AF-P DX 70-300mm have a focus switch?
No, so focus mode is changed in the camera menu.
Can the AF-P DX 70-300mm be used on full frame?
Only as a DX lens: on FX or full-frame Z bodies it works in DX crop mode.
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