Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR

Lens to replace

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Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

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Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR over Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G

Diaphragm Blades	9 vs 7	better Bokeh
Max Magnification	0.25x vs 0.22x	better close-up

Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G vs Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G	Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	35mm FF
Focal Range	70-300mm	70-300mm
Image Stabilization		Yes
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	4.3X	4.3X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.5	F4.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture	F32	F22.0 - F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	9
Optics
Optical Elements	14	17
Optical Groups	10	12
Special Elements	1 ED element + Super Integrated Coating	2 ED glass elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	1.1m	1.5m
Max Magnification	0.22X	0.25X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	400g	745g
Diameter	72mm	80mm
Length	125mm	144mm
Materials	Unknown	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	58mm	67mm
Filter Notes	-	Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	HB-36
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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