AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR (left) vs. AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR (right) lens comparison – first, you can see that Nikon actually changed the lens design of the new lens:
Wide MTF charts:
Tele MTF charts:
Specifications comparison:
| AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR | AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR | |
| Focal Length Range | 70-300mm | 70-300mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 4.3x | 4.3x |
| Auto focus | AF-S | AF-P (electronic diaphragm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/32-40 |
| Format | FX/35mm | FX/35mm |
| Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) | 22°50′ | 22°50′ |
| Minimum Angle of View (DX-format) | 5°20′ | 5°20′ |
| Maximum Angle of View (FX-format) | 34°20′ | 34°20′ |
| Minimum Angle of View (FX-format) | 8°10′ | 8°10′ |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.25x | 0.25x |
| Lens Elements | 17 | 18 |
| Lens Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Compatible Format(s) | FX DX FX in DX Crop Mode 35mm Film | FX DX |
| VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes, up to 4.5 stops |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Nano Crystal Coat | — | — |
| ED Glass Elements | 2 | 1 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | — |
| Super Integrated Coating | Yes | Yes |
| AF-P (Pulse Motor) | — | Yes |
| AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) | Yes | — |
| Internal Focusing | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4.9ft.(1.5m) | 3.94ft.(1.2m)From focal plane at all zoom positions |
| Close Range Correction | — | — |
| Focus Mode | Auto Manual Manual/Auto | Auto/Manual |
| Rear Focusing | — | — |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on | Screw-on |
| Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length) | 3.1in.(80mm)x5.6in.(143.5mm) | 3.2in.(80.5mm)x5.7in.(146mm) |
| Approx. Weight | 26.3oz.(745g) | 24oz.(680g) |
| Price | $496.95 | $746.95 |
The new Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED VR lens is available for pre-order at: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | BuyDig | Amazon DE.
