Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR

Compact telephoto zoom with silent AF-P motor

Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR
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LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 14
Price 17
Usability 16
Brand Nikon
Model 20063

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Key Features

OPTICS 14 elements in 10 groups with 1 ED glass element
AUTOFOCUS Stepping motor (AF-P) for fast, quiet autofocus
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR) providing up to 4 stops
APERTURE 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
COMPATIBILITY Optimized for DX-format Nikon DSLR cameras
FOCUSING Internal focusing system, manual focus via camera menu
MINIMUM FOCUS 1.1 meters (3.7 feet) across zoom range
FILTER SIZE 58mm front filter thread
WEIGHT Lightweight design at approximately 415 grams
ZOOM 70-300mm focal length (105-450mm equivalent)
CONSTRUCTION Plastic mount and barrel construction
WEATHER SEALING No formal weather sealing rating
DIAPHRAGM Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic focus ring
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera menu
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera menu
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present VR
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 70-300mm
Maximum Aperture f/4.5-6.3
Minimum Aperture f/22-32
Lens Construction 14 elements in 10 groups
Angle of View 22u00b050' - 5u00b020'
Minimum Focus Distance 1.1m
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.22x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 58mm
Diameter x Length 72 x 125 mm
Weight 415g
Stabilization VR (Vibration Reduction)
Focus Motor Pulse Motor (AF-P)
Format DX
Mount Nikon F