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Bring your world within reach, blur-free.

Uncover exciting new photo and video opportunities with this exceptional super-telephoto zoom lens featuring Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization for blur-free results. Optimized for compact DX-format DSLRs, the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR picks up where your 18-55mm lens leaves off to bring distant action within reach. Capture sports, wildlife, concerts, landmarks—any faraway subjects—with phenomenal clarity and precision. But this lens isn't just about getting closer. Its superb optics and telephoto field of view produce beautiful portraits with softly blurred backgrounds. Add VR image stabilization and quiet autofocus pulse motor (utilizing stepping motors), the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR is an ideal choice for video recording and stills even when handheld.

Technology

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    ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass

    An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

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    M/A

    Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinder.

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    Super Integrated Coating

    Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.

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    Vibration Reduction

    A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.

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    Pulse Motor

    Nikon's "P" series of NIKKOR lenses use a pulse motor (utilizing stepping motors) to focus smoother and quieter than previous drive systems. This quiet drive system makes the lenses ideal for use when shooting video.

*Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when DX-format compatible lenses are attached to a DX-format digital SLR camera and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position.

**The lens will default to VR on when attached to models released prior to the D3400: D3300, D5500, D5300, D5200, D7200, D7100. These cameras will also require a firmware upgrade to access the menu to turn off the VR.

The number of cameras compatible with both lenses is limited. Even for compatible cameras, firmware update may be required*. Fully compatible models: D7500, D5600, D5500, D5300*, D3400, D3300*, D500 and later models

Compatible models with limited functions: D5, D810 series, Df, D750, D7200, D7100, D5200, Nikon 1 series with the FT1

Incompatible models: D4 series, D3 series, D2 series, D1 series, D800 series, D700, D610, D600, D300 series, D200, D100, D7000, D5100, D5000, D90, D80, D70 series, D3200, D3100, D3000, D60, D50, D40 series, film cameras

LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only

Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    70 -300mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/4.5-6.3

  • Format

    DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    Yes

  • AF-P (Pulse Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    2.8 in.72 mmx4.9 in.125 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    14.7 oz.415 g
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length Range
    70 -300mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    4.3x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/4.5-6.3
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/32
  • Format
    DX
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    22°50'
  • Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
    5°20'
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.22xx
  • Lens Construction Elements
    14
  • Lens Construction Groups
    10
  • Optical Conversion Factor
    1.5x
  • Compatible Format(s)
    DX, FX in DX Crop Mode
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
  • Diaphragm Blades
    7
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • ED Glass Elements
    1
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-P (Pulse Motor)
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    3.7 ft.(1.1m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto/Manual
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    58mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    2.8 in.72 mmx4.9 in.125 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    14.7 oz.415 g
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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