Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR Lens
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Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR Lens
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Lens Overview — Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR
Key Features — Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR
70-300mm DX Telephoto Zoom: Covers a 105-450mm equivalent focal range on DX-format bodies, making it practical for wildlife, sports, and portrait shooting from a distance.
AF-P Pulse Motor Autofocus: The stepping motor design delivers nearly silent autofocus operation, which is especially useful when recording video on compatible Nikon bodies.
Built-In Optical VR Stabilization: Nikon's CIPA-rated Vibration Reduction system is integrated into the lens to help minimize camera shake at longer focal lengths.
No Physical VR Switch: Vibration Reduction is toggled through the camera menu rather than a barrel switch, keeping the lens body clean but requiring menu access to adjust.
ED Glass Element: One Extra-low Dispersion glass element is included in the optical formula to reduce chromatic aberration and improve sharpness, particularly at longer focal lengths.
Nano AR Coating: Applied to lens elements to reduce internal reflections and ghosting, helping maintain contrast in backlit or high-contrast scenes.
Description — Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR
The Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR is a telephoto zoom lens built for Nikon F-mount DX-format cameras. It covers a 70-300mm focal range with a 4.3x zoom ratio and an aperture range of f/4.5–6.3 to f/32. The optical construction includes 1 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element and Nano AR Coating, both confirmed in the specifications.
Autofocus is powered by a Pulse Motor (Stepping Motor / AF-P), which operates at nearly silent levels during video — a meaningful advantage for video shooters. Image stabilization uses Nikon's optical VR (Vibration Reduction) system, CIPA-rated and operated through the camera menu. The lens uses 58mm filters (0.75mm pitch), has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.22x, a real angle of view of 22 degrees, and 7 diaphragm blades.
At 0.91 pounds, it's a lightweight telephoto zoom option. Note that it is not water resistant and no lens hood is included.
Pros — Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR
- ✓Pulse Motor (Stepping Motor / AF-P) delivers nearly silent autofocus during video recording per video specifications
- ✓Optical VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization is CIPA-rated and built into the lens
- ✓Nano AR Coating applied to lens elements to reduce reflections
Cons — Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR
- ✗Rated as not water resistant — no weather sealing protection per specifications
- ✗No lens hood included in the box
- ✗VR is controlled via camera menu only, with no physical switch on the barrel — requires compatible body support
Videos — Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G ED VR - Initial Review with Nikon D5500 / D5600 — The Hybrid Shooter