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The new Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED VR lens is now available for pre-order:

• Adorama
• Amazon
• B&H
• BuyDig

Nikon officially announced the previously rumored Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED VR lens:

• US price: $699.90 (the previous version was priced at $500)
• Pre-order links: B&H| Adorama | Amazon
• Shipping will start at the end of July
• Some sample photos from the new lens can be found here and here.

What’s new and improved:

• Improved Vibration Reduction (VR) System: The new AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm lens provides users with up to 4.5 stops* of VR stabilization, to help create sharp photos and smooth video, even in low light or while handheld. Users can choose from either Normal or Sport VR Modes for added stability when shooting from a non-stationary location.
• Lightweight with Stepping Motor Technology: This AF-P lens uses a stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocus, which reduces the sound of lens operation while recording HD or 4K UHD video. This new technology also contributes to the lens’ reduced weight, making it easy to carry on all-day excursions.
• Electronic Diaphragm: This lens takes advantage of the fast burst speed of Nikon DSLR cameras, as the Electronic Diaphragm not only provides smooth exposure transitions during video capture, but also helps maintain consistent exposure during high-speed shooting, such as when photographing sports.
• Get Close: The AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm lens features a minimum focus distance of only 3.94 ft. (1.2 meters) and a reproduction ratio of 0.25x, letting users get even closer to capture the most extravagant details, even at 300mm.
• Lens Construction: The lens features dust and drip resistance, along with a metal lens mount for durability. It features a 9-blade diaphragm for a natural, circular bokeh. The lens also features an ED element to significantly reduce instances of chromatic aberration. 

Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED VR lens MTF charts:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUZoimzYvjs

Press release:

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A quick update – the new Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED VR lens will be announced today or tomorrow. Stay tuned for detailed coverage.

The current Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens

The Japanese site Nokishita confirmed today what I already reported back in April: Nikon will soon announce a new Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED VR full frame lens that will be a replacement for the current AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR version (Nikon also has a DX version of this lens that was already updated).

The new lens will have lens hood HB-82. The Japanese price will be 91,800 yen with tax (around $800). The current version is priced at $500.

Update – here are the fist pictures of the new lens:

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