The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G and the Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G is the longer of the two lenses at 125mm. The Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G with a length of 117mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G's 72mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G weighs 400g, which means it is 25g (5%) lighter than the Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G which has a weight of 425g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-300mm but while Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G has the fastest aperture of
F4.5, the Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G's widest aperture value is
F4.0 - F5.6.