Name: Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR
Brand: Nikon

Technical Specifications of Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR

Overall score

7.1

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.

When it matters: When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.

Mount & Format

1.0

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Lens type

What it is: The optical category that indicates whether the lens is a prime, zoom, macro, fisheye, or another design.

When it matters: When you are choosing between a prime, zoom, macro, or specialty lens for the kind of subjects you shoot.

Importance: LOW

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Lens mount

What it is: The mechanical and electronic interface that determines which cameras the lens can be attached to.

When it matters: When camera compatibility and access to the right lens ecosystem are central to your buying decision.

Importance: LOW

Nikon F

Sensor format coverage

What it is: The largest sensor size the lens is designed to cover without severe vignetting.

When it matters: When you need the lens to fully cover your camera sensor without heavy corner darkening.

Importance: LOW

APS-C

Filter thread size

What it is: The diameter of the front filter thread used for screw-in filters and compatible accessories.

When it matters: When you plan to use screw-in filters such as polarizers, ND filters, or protective glass.

Importance: LOW

58 mm

Teleconverter compatibility

What it is: Whether the lens can be used with compatible teleconverters to extend focal length.

When it matters: When you want to extend reach for wildlife or sports without changing to a different long lens.

Importance: HIGH

Optics & Aperture

7.8

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Minimum focal length

What it is: The shortest focal length the lens can provide, which determines its widest framing.

When it matters: When wide framing matters for landscapes, interiors, architecture, or travel shots.

Importance: LOW

70 mm

Maximum focal length

What it is: The longest focal length the lens can reach, which determines its telephoto reach.

When it matters: When you need more reach for wildlife, sports, stage events, or distant details.

Importance: LOW

300 mm

Optical zoom

What it is: The ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths available in the lens zoom range.

When it matters: When you want one lens to cover a broader range of compositions without swapping glass.

Importance: LOW

4.3x

Maximum angle of view

What it is: The widest scene the lens can capture at its shortest focal length.

When it matters: When you need to fit more of a room, skyline, or landscape into the frame.

Importance: LOW

22.8 °

Minimum angle of view

What it is: The narrowest scene the lens captures at its longest focal length.

When it matters: When you want tighter framing on faraway subjects without moving closer.

Importance: LOW

5.3 °

Focus & Controls

5.5

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Focus motor

What it is: The autofocus drive system responsible for moving lens elements into focus.

When it matters: When fast, quiet autofocus matters for video, wildlife, street shots, or moving subjects.

Importance: LOW

STM

Minimum focus distance

What it is: The shortest distance at which the lens can focus on a subject.

When it matters: When you like shooting details, food, flowers, or products from a very short distance.

Importance: MEDIUM

Maximum reproduction ratio

What it is: The highest magnification the lens can achieve when focusing at its closest distance.

When it matters: When close-up magnification matters for macro work, textures, or small product details.

Importance: MEDIUM

Full-time manual focus

What it is: The ability to adjust focus manually without leaving autofocus mode.

When it matters: When you want to fine-tune focus instantly without switching out of autofocus.

Importance: HIGH

Internal focusing

What it is: A focusing design in which internal elements move while the outer barrel length stays unchanged.

When it matters: When you use polarizers, gimbals, or close-up setups that benefit from a lens that does not extend while focusing.

Importance: HIGH

Stabilization

7.9

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Optical image stabilization

What it is: A hardware system that shifts optical elements to counteract camera shake and reduce blur.

When it matters: When you want steadier handheld shots and less blur, especially in low light or at longer focal lengths.

Importance: HIGH

Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)

What it is: The rated stabilizer benefit, measured in stops, under CIPA testing standards.

When it matters: When you are comparing stabilized lenses and want to know how much handheld shutter-speed advantage they offer.

Importance: HIGH

Build & Handling

5.0

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Weight

What it is: The total mass of the lens, affecting portability and handling balance on the camera body.

When it matters: When you carry a lens all day for travel, hiking, or event coverage and want to keep your kit manageable.

Importance: HIGH

Lens length

What it is: The physical length of the lens body from mount to front edge.

When it matters: When bag space, balance, or front clearance matters in a compact travel or video setup.

Importance: HIGH

Lens diameter

What it is: The widest outer diameter of the lens barrel.

When it matters: When grip comfort, filter size, or fit inside a tight camera bag matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Weather sealing (splashproof)

What it is: Protective sealing intended to resist splashes, dust, and light environmental exposure.

When it matters: When you often shoot outdoors in light rain, dust, or changing conditions.

Importance: HIGH

Metal mount

What it is: A lens mount made of metal rather than plastic for greater durability at the camera connection point.

When it matters: When durability matters because you change lenses often or use heavier gear for work.

Importance: HIGH

Lab Scores

9.0

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DxOMark overall score

What it is: The combined DxOMark lens rating based on lab-tested optical performance.

When it matters: When you want a quick lab-based summary of overall optical performance before comparing lenses in detail.

Importance: HIGH

DxOMark sharpness score

What it is: The DxOMark subscore that reflects how much detail the lens can resolve across the frame.

When it matters: When fine detail matters for landscapes, product work, or high-resolution cameras.

Importance: HIGH

DxOMark transmission

What it is: The measured light transmission of the lens, expressed as T-stop rather than nominal f-number.

When it matters: When real light loss matters for exposure consistency in studio, cinema, or mixed-lens shoots.

Importance: MEDIUM

DxOMark distortion

What it is: The DxOMark metric that measures how much the lens bends straight lines away from their true shape.

When it matters: When straight lines matter in architecture, interiors, copy work, or product photography.

Importance: MEDIUM

DxOMark vignetting

What it is: The DxOMark measurement of corner darkening relative to the center of the image.

When it matters: When even corner brightness matters for skies, studio backdrops, or clean product shots.

Importance: MEDIUM

Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR vs the average camera lens

Why is Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR better than the average camera lens?

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Has optical image stabilization
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
What it is: A hardware system that shifts optical elements to counteract camera shake and reduce blur.
When it matters: When you want steadier handheld shots and less blur, especially in low light or at longer focal lengths.
Importance: HIGH
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
80.4 g lighter
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR is lighter than the average camera lens (445 g vs 525.4 g). The average lens weighs 525.4 g.
What it is: The total mass of the lens, affecting portability and handling balance on the camera body.
When it matters: When you carry a lens all day for travel, hiking, or event coverage and want to keep your kit manageable.
Importance: HIGH
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR is lighter than the average camera lens (445 g vs 525.4 g). The average lens weighs 525.4 g.445 g vs 525.4 g
5 mm narrower lens barrel
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR is slimmer than the average camera lens (72 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
What it is: The widest outer diameter of the lens barrel.
When it matters: When grip comfort, filter size, or fit inside a tight camera bag matters to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR is slimmer than the average camera lens (72 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.72 mm vs 77 mm
Has optical image stabilization
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
80.4 g lighter
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR is lighter than the average camera lens (445 g vs 525.4 g). The average lens weighs 525.4 g.
5 mm narrower lens barrel
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR is slimmer than the average camera lens (72 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.

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Build & Handling

Why is Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR worse than the average camera lens?

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3.5 higher f-number at telephoto end
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/6.3 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
2 fewer aperture blades
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
2 fewer aspherical elements
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
1 fewer low-dispersion elements
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
0.8 m longer minimum focus distance
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (1.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
Not weather-sealed
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
No metal mount
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR does not use a metal lens mount, the average camera lens does. 93.1% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
No lens hood
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR does not include a lens hood, the average camera lens does. 89.1% of camera lenses include a lens hood.
33 mm longer lens
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR is longer than the average camera lens (125 mm vs 92 mm). The average lens has a length of 92 mm.
3.5 higher f-number at telephoto end
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/6.3 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
What it is: The widest aperture available at the long end of the zoom range, affecting light intake and background blur.
When it matters: When you shoot at the long end in low light or want stronger background blur for portraits and sports.
Importance: HIGH
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/6.3 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.6.3 vs 2.8
Not weather-sealed
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
What it is: Protective sealing intended to resist splashes, dust, and light environmental exposure.
When it matters: When you often shoot outdoors in light rain, dust, or changing conditions.
Importance: HIGH
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
2 fewer aperture blades
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
What it is: The number of diaphragm blades that shape the aperture opening and influence blur rendering.
When it matters: When the look of out-of-focus highlights matters in portraits, close-ups, or cinematic video.
Importance: HIGH
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.7 vs 9
No metal mount
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR does not use a metal lens mount, the average camera lens does. 93.1% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
What it is: A lens mount made of metal rather than plastic for greater durability at the camera connection point.
When it matters: When durability matters because you change lenses often or use heavier gear for work.
Importance: HIGH
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR does not use a metal lens mount, the average camera lens does. 93.1% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
No lens hood
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR does not include a lens hood, the average camera lens does. 89.1% of camera lenses include a lens hood.
What it is: Whether a matching lens hood is supplied in the box.
When it matters: When you want flare protection straight out of the box without buying extra accessories.
Importance: MEDIUM
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR does not include a lens hood, the average camera lens does. 89.1% of camera lenses include a lens hood.
33 mm longer lens
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR is longer than the average camera lens (125 mm vs 92 mm). The average lens has a length of 92 mm.
What it is: The physical length of the lens body from mount to front edge.
When it matters: When bag space, balance, or front clearance matters in a compact travel or video setup.
Importance: HIGH
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR is longer than the average camera lens (125 mm vs 92 mm). The average lens has a length of 92 mm.125 mm vs 92 mm
0.8 m longer minimum focus distance
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (1.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
What it is: The shortest distance at which the lens can focus on a subject.
When it matters: When you like shooting details, food, flowers, or products from a very short distance.
Importance: MEDIUM
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (1.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.1.1 m vs 0.3 m
2 fewer aspherical elements
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
What it is: Specially shaped lens elements used to reduce distortion and improve sharpness with fewer optical compromises.
When it matters: When edge sharpness and lower distortion matter in wide-angle, travel, or everyday shooting.
Importance: MEDIUM
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70 300mm F4 5 6 3G ED VR has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.0 vs 2

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photographylife.com

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The Photography Life review of the Nikon 70-300mm DX VR AF-P highlights a budget-friendly, 415-gram telephoto lens offering excellent central sharpness up to 200mm, a 4-stop effective VR system, and fast, silent autofocus. It excels in daylight for budget-conscious users, providing great value for sports and wildlife photography on DX cameras. Key drawbacks include the lack of physical switches for AF/VR, which require camera menu adjustments, and a slow f/6.3 aperture at 300mm, limiting low-light performance. Additionally, corner sharpness drops at 300mm, and the AF-P design is incompatible with older Nikon bodies.

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The Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR is a compact, lightweight (414g) telephoto zoom lens specifically optimized for Nikon’s DX-format (APS-C) DSLRs like the D3500 and D5600. Due to the 1.5x crop factor, it delivers a powerful effective focal length of 105-450mm, making it an excellent choice for portable action, sports, and wildlife photography. Its standout pros include a highly effective 4-stop optical Vibration Reduction (VR) system that stabilizes handheld shooting, a fast and quiet stepping motor autofocus system, and impressive sharpness across the frame even when shooting wide-open. Furthermore, it offers a very competitive retail price, minimal distortion, and effectively managed color fringing when paired with modern Nikon DSLR in-camera corrections.

pcmag.com

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The PCMag review rates the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR as a lightweight, budget-friendly telephoto lens designed for APS-C DSLRs, offering fast, silent autofocus and effective Vibration Reduction. It excels at providing high-quality, handheld shots at a maximum 300mm focal length, making it ideal for travel and outdoor photography. However, the lens is hampered by a slow, variable f/4.5-6.3 aperture and relies entirely on camera menus, lacking physical switches for AF or VR control. Additionally, it exhibits soft edges at 70mm and has limited compatibility with older Nikon camera bodies.

focus-review.com

22/06/2018

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The Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR is a highly affordable, compact telephoto zoom lens specifically designed for Nikon's APS-C (DX) format cameras like the D500, D7500, and D3400. Weighing only 400 grams, it provides an impressive full-frame equivalent focal range of 105mm to 450mm, making it an ideal choice for travel, nature, and sports photography. The lens delivers excellent image quality with very uniform sharpness from corner to corner, even when extended to its maximum 300mm focal length. It handles backlight well with minimal glare, features virtually absent chromatic aberrations in JPEG shots due to in-camera corrections, and offers a respectable 0.22x magnification for semi-macro photography from a 1.1-meter distance. Furthermore, its stepper motor (AF-P) delivers exceptionally fast, quiet, and accurate internal autofocusing, while the Vibration Reduction (VR) system effectively counteracts camera shake by up to 4 stops.

ephotozine.com

09/02/2017

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The ePHOTOzine review highlights the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 G ED VR as a high-value, lightweight (415g) telephoto lens for APS-C, offering excellent sharpness, rapid autofocus, and effective Vibration Reduction. While delivering a 105-450mm equivalent range, the lens suffers from a mostly plastic construction with a plastic mount, lacks an included lens hood, and requires menu-based control for VR/AF instead of physical switches. Key performance advantages include minimal distortion and well-controlled chromatic aberrations, making it an excellent budget-friendly choice for enthusiasts. However, user consideration is needed regarding the lack of a lens hood and the AF-P autofocus system's incompatibility with older Nikon DSLR bodies.

kenrockwell.com

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digitalkamera.de

18/03/2017

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The digitalkamera.de review of the Nikon AF-P 70-300 mm 4.5-6.3 G ED DX VR highlights a high-value APS-C telephoto zoom (105–450mm equivalent) offering excellent contrast, vivid colors, and a fast, silent AF-P stepper motor for stills and video. The optical image stabilizer (VR) is considered essential, justifying the slight price premium for improved handheld performance. Conversely, the lens compromises on build quality with a plastic bayonet, no weather sealing, no lens hood, and a complete lack of physical switches, requiring menu-based adjustments. Furthermore, it has strict compatibility limitations with older DSLR bodies and introduces a "vacuum cleaner" effect through rear element movement, leading to potential dust ingress.

test.de

28/09/2017

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The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300 mm 1:4.5-6.3 G ED VR received an overall "sehr gut" (very good) quality rating of 1.4 from Stiftung Warentest, tested using a Nikon D7200 DSLR camera. The lens excels significantly in its overall image quality (rated 1.3), which makes up 80% of the total score. It achieved "very good" marks across almost all key performance indicators, including optical resolution, distortion control, uniform brightness distribution (vignetting), stray light reduction, and its optomechanical image stabilization system. Handling was rated "gut" (good) at 1.6, driven by a highly reliable daily usage score, fast autofocus speeds, and an excellent 4.3x zoom factor capability. Despite its stellar performance, the review highlights several drawbacks and physical limitations. The most notable optical con is its handling of backlight reflections, which only achieved a "befriedigend" (satisfactory) rating. Physically, the lens lacks weatherproofing, as it is explicitly noted as not being splash-proof. Additionally, a lens hood is not included in the package, and it is entirely incompatible with full-frame sensors, restricting its use exclusively to DX-format crop cameras. The lens is also quite...

heise.de

04/11/2016

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digitalphoto.de

23/01/2017

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The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR is evaluated as an excellent, budget-friendly telephoto zoom lens tailored specifically for entry-level photographers. In laboratory testing, the lens scored an impressive overall rating of 88.41% due to its exceptional optical performance. Key strengths highlighted in the review include its top-tier values for resolution, minimal distortion, and low vignetting. Additionally, it features a quiet stepping motor for seamless autofocusing and a built-in image stabilizer that compensates for up to four exposure stops, enhancing its hand-held usability in lower light settings. Conversely, the review points out several distinct drawbacks regarding the lens's construction and packaging. The haptics are described as mediocre, mainly due to a cheap plastic exterior that lacks a premium feel. The manufacturer also fails to include a lens hood (Gegenlichtblende) in the box. Furthermore, its limited maximum aperture of f/4.5-6.3 restricts its low-light capabilities. While it works beautifully in broad daylight, image quality degrades significantly at twilight or dusk, forcing users to bump up the ISO and risk creating heavy image noise.

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10/01/2017

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The Nikon AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 G ED VR DX is a lightweight (415g) and compact telephoto zoom lens designed specifically for Nikon's APS-C (DX) sensor DSLR cameras, such as the D3400 and D5600. Serving as a modern, affordable alternative to older 55-200mm and 55-300mm lenses, it features a highly responsive and nearly silent stepping motor (AF-P) that makes it excellent for both fast autofocus tracking and video recording without motor noise. The reviewer strongly recommends choosing the stabilized (VR) version over the non-VR model, as its built-in optical stabilization provides an estimated 4-stop advantage to counteract camera shake, especially when shooting at the 300mm focal length. On the positive side, the lens delivers precise autofocus, excellent portability for daily use, a shorter minimum focusing distance (1.1m) than its predecessor, and a comfortable, wide zoom ring. However, the review highlights several downsides, including a slow maximum aperture of f/6.3 at the telephoto end that demands higher ISO settings or slower shutter speeds in low light. Additionally, it features a plastic mount, lacks weather sealing, has a very narrow manual focus ring,...

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The Radojuva review of the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR highlights it as a lightweight, budget-friendly telephoto lens featuring fast, quiet AF-P autofocus, an effective 4-stop Vibration Reduction (VR) system, and strong center-frame sharpness, especially for APS-C cameras. Key advantages include low chromatic aberration and an exceptionally low weight of 415 grams, though it is designed primarily for portability. Conversely, the lens has a plastic mount, lacks external switches for VR or focus, and has significant compatibility issues, being unusable on older Nikon DSLRs. Optically, the lens suffers from limited low-light performance due to a slow f/6.3 aperture at 300mm, noticeable vignetting, and reduced corner sharpness when shooting wide open.

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The Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED is a lightweight, affordable telephoto lens for DX DSLRs, praised for its sharp imaging, rapid autofocus, and excellent portability for travel. Key advantages include its compact design, 7-blade diaphragm for pleasing bokeh, and minimal distortion, making it a strong value proposition. Conversely, the lens compromises on build quality with a plastic mount and lacks external switches, requiring camera menu adjustments. Performance is limited by a variable f/6.3 aperture at 300mm and notable vignetting when wide open, along with restricted compatibility with older Nikon bodies.

focus-review.com

16/06/2018

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The Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR is an exceptionally lightweight (400 grams) and affordable telezoom lens designed specifically for Nikon's DX-format APS-C cameras, offering a powerful full-frame equivalent focal range of 105-450mm. Optically, the lens delivers impressive edge-to-edge sharpness across its entire zoom range, even at the maximum 300mm focal length, which is uncommon for budget zooms. It features an integrated ED glass element that effectively eliminates chromatic aberration in JPEG images, and it exhibits minimal distortion and excellent resistance to lens flare when shooting into the sun. Additionally, its internal focusing stepper motor (AF-P) provides quick, silent, and highly accurate autofocusing that is well-suited for both live-view photography and video recording. The built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization proves highly efficient, allowing photographers to shoot handheld with up to a 4-stop slower shutter speed. Despite its high value, the lens has several structural and compatibility limitations resulting from its budget-friendly design. To keep production costs and weight low, Nikon heavily utilized plastics, resulting in a plastic lens mount (bayonet) that may not withstand frequent, heavy lens...

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