Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(DX) Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Autofocus |
Hood supplied |
Full-time Manual Focusing |
Constant f4.5 aperture throughout the range |
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No Weather Sealing |
Lens Extends while zooming |
Slow Aperture at Wide end |
Lens Mount
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G has a maximum diameter of 72mm and total length of 125mm when not extended. It weighs 400g / 14.1 oz.
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G has a filter thread of 58mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G:
Focal Range
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G has a focal range of 70-300mm and 4.3X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 105-450mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Zoom Method
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.22x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1.1m.
Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4.5 from 70mm all the way to the 300mm .
Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
70mm
|
F4.5 |
F32 |
300mm
|
F4.5 |
F32 |
Optical Formula
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 10 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- 1 ED element
- Super Integrated Coating
Lens Hood
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G
Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G Lens
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