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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR

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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR

Focal length
70–300 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–6.3
Weight
415 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm
Length
125 mm
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At a Glance

Reaching 105-450 mm full-frame equivalent, this telephoto zoom for APS-C Nikon F-mount cameras brings distant subjects close. It weighs 415 g, is compact, and has an optical stabilizer and ED glass. The aperture drops to f/6.3 at the long end, so light gathering is limited there. It suits sports, wildlife, landscapes and travel.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
14
Groups
10
Weight
415 g (0.91 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:4.5 (0.22×)
Length
125 mm (4.92 in)
Diameter
72 mm (2.83 in)
Released
September 2016

Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com, nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR fit?

The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 105-450 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VRNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VRNikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
Focal length70-300 mm55-300 mm70-300 mm70-300 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-6.3f/4.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6
Weight415 g530 g680 g745 g
Filter diameter58 mm58 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance110 cm140 cm120 cm150 cm
Length125 mm123 mm146 mm143.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR weigh?

The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR weighs 415 g. It is 125 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR use?

The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR is 110 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR a full-frame lens?

No, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 105-450 mm in full-frame terms.

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