The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR and the Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 146mm. The Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR with a length of 144mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR's 80mm 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR weighs 680g, which means it is 65g (8%) lighter than the Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR which has a weight of 745g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR and the Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR and the Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-300mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.5-32.