
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS
Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR
- Focal length
- 70–300 mm
- Aperture
- f/4.5–5.6
- Weight
- 680 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 120 cm
- Length
- 146 mm
At a Glance
This telephoto zoom for full-frame Nikon F covers 70-300 mm at f/4.5-5.6. It has an optical stabilizer and is compact at 680 g. From a 1.2 m minimum distance it reaches a magnification of 1:4 (0.25x). It suits sports, wildlife, landscapes and travel.
Good for
- Sports
- Wildlife
- Landscape
- Travel
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 70 mm
- Max. focal length
- 300 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/32
- Elements
- 18
- Groups
- 14
- Weight
- 680 g (1.5 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 120 cm (47.24 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:4 (0.25×)
- Length
- 146 mm (5.75 in)
- Diameter
- 80.5 mm (3.17 in)
- Announced
- July 2017
Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR fit?
The Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 105-450 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR | Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-300 mm | 70-300 mm | 70-300 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4-5.6 | f/4-5.6 |
| Weight | 680 g | 745 g | 425 g | 550 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 120 cm | 150 cm | 150 cm | 95 cm |
| Length | 146 mm | 143.5 mm | 116.5 mm | 122 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | no | no |
Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR have image stabilization?
Yes, the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR weigh?
The Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR weighs 680 g. It is 146 mm long with a diameter of 80.5 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR use?
The Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR is 120 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 105-450 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro
70-300mm · f/4-5.6
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
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Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR
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