Key Features
F-Mount Lens/DX Format
105-450mm (35mm Equivalent)
Aperture Range: f/4.5-6.3 to f/32
One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
Super Integrated Coating
Pulse Stepping Motor AF System
Access Lens Settings in Camera Menu
Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
Released on Aug 17, 2016
The Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lens is a versatile telephoto zoom lens designed specifically for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras. With its extensive zoom range and compact design, it offers photographers the flexibility to capture a wide variety of subjects, from distant wildlife to sports events and portraits.
One of the key features of this lens is its retractable barrel design, which allows for a more compact form factor when not in use, making it easy to carry around and store in a camera bag. Despite its lightweight construction, the lens feels solid and well-built, making it suitable for everyday use.
Optically, the lens delivers impressive image quality throughout its zoom range. The inclusion of Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements helps to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing, resulting in sharp and clear images with accurate color reproduction. Additionally, the Super Integrated Coating (SIC) reduces ghosting and lens flare, ensuring high contrast and vivid colors, even in challenging lighting conditions.
The autofocus system of the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm lens is fast, accurate, and virtually silent, thanks to the pulse motor (P) technology. This makes it ideal for capturing fast-moving subjects, such as wildlife or sports events, without disturbing the scene. Additionally, the lens features manual focus override for precise control over focusing, allowing photographers to fine-tune their compositions.
One of the limitations of this lens is its variable maximum aperture, which ranges from f/4.5 to f/6.3 as you zoom in. While this may pose some challenges in low-light conditions, especially at the telephoto end of the zoom range, the lens's VR (Vibration Reduction) technology helps to compensate for camera shake, allowing for sharper handheld shots.
Overall, the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lens offers excellent value for photographers looking to expand their telephoto capabilities without breaking the bank. Its compact size, versatile zoom range, and impressive image quality make it a great addition to any DX-format DSLR kit.
Compatible with:
Nikon D3200
Nikon D3300
Nikon D3400
Nikon D3500
Nikon D500
Nikon D5200
Nikon D5300
Nikon D5500
Nikon D5600
Nikon D7100
Nikon D7200
Nikon D750
Nikon D7500