The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR and the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED 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 Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR with a length of 142mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR's 81mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR and Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR and the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR Size and Weight 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, 6% (45g) lighter than the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR's weight of 725g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has a focal range of 28-400mm and
14.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 600mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR has a focal range of 70-300mm and 4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 450mm .
