The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 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 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR with a length of 110mm, is 36mm 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 Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 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 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 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 Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR weighs 405g, which means it is 275g (40%) lighter than the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR which has a weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR has a filter size of 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 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 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 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 RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR has a focal range of 50-250mm and
5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
75-375mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
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 .
