Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR vs Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3G ED
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| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Best For | Travel Wildlife Video | Travel Wildlife |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.5 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 1.5 m | 1.1 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 725 g | 400 g |
| Length | 143.5 mm | 125 mm |
| Diameter | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2006 | 2016 |
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Comparing Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR (70-300 mm, f/4.5) and Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3G ED (70-300 mm, f/4.5).
Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3G ED is the lightest at 400 g, Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR weighs 725 g.
Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3G ED can focus closest at 1.1 m minimum focus distance.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR includes image stabilization.
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