AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR
- 70-300mm
- f/4.5
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- 680 g
- Min focus 1.2 m
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Quick answer
A full-frame telephoto zoom from 2017 with a stepping motor, VR and ED glass. It is a lighter alternative to the 70-300G VR.
Pros
- VR
- Quiet AF
- Full-frame coverage
- Light for its range
Cons
- Needs an AF-P compatible body
- Soft at 300mm
- Slow aperture
Verdict
A modern, lightweight FX telephoto zoom. Check compatibility first.
About this lens
A 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Reduction, stepping-motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 70-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2017
- Optical construction
- 18 elements in 14 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- Stepping motor
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 680 g
- Length
- 146 mm
- Diameter
- 80.5 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR?
- Travel telephoto
- Wildlife
- Sports
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 70–300mm | 6.9–28.8° | 8.2–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–450mm | 4.6–19.5° | 5.5–23.3° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm E work on all Nikon cameras?
No, it requires AF-P support. Older DSLRs such as the D3100 and D7000 cannot autofocus with it.
Does the AF-P 70-300mm E cover full frame?
Yes, it is an FX lens. On DX it frames like a 105-450mm lens.
Does it work on Z cameras?
Yes, through the FTZ or FTZ II adapter, with autofocus and VR.
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