Offering reach and refined focusing performance, the Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR Lensfrom Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR Lensis a telephoto zoom covering a comfortable portrait-length to telephoto range. One extra-low dispersion element is featured in the optical design, which aids in reducing chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color fidelity. A Super Integrated Coating, too, helps to achieve accurate colors by controlling flare and ghosting when working in bright and backlit conditions. Noteworthy for this lens is the AF-P designation, which indicates the use of a pulse stepping motor that offers notably quiet, fast, and precise autofocus performance to benefit both stills and video applications. Additionally, Vibration Reduction image stabilization compensates for up to 4.5 stops of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting.

F-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/40    One Extra-Low Dispersion Element    Super Integrated Coating    Pulse Stepping Motor AF System    VR Image Stabilization    Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Telephoto zoom is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount DSLRs, however is also compatible with DX models where it will provide a 105-450mm equivalent focal length range.

One extra-low dispersion element greatly reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color accuracy.

A Super Integrated Coating has been applied to individual elements to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions.

AF-P pulse motor uses stepping motors to deliver impressively smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications. Full-time manual focus override is also possible and an internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.

Vibration Reduction image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by 4.5 stops to benefit shooting handheld in difficult lighting conditions.

Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.

The number of cameras compatible with this lens is limited. Even for compatible cameras, a firmware update may be required.

• Fully Compatible Models: D7500, D5600, D3400, D500.
• Fully Compatible Models (without Limitations) After Available Firmware Update: D5, D750, D610, D600, D5500, D5300, D3300, D4, D4S, D810, D810A, D800, D800E, Df, D7200, D7100. 
• Limited Compatibility Regardless of Firmware Update: D3, D3X, D3S, D700, D300, D300S, D7000, D5200.
• Incompatible Models: D2 series, D1 series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70 series, D60, D50, D40 series, D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100, D3000, film SLR cameras.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How is this lens different than it's predecessor?

A: This newer lens is significantly faster in autofocus, contains quieter motor drives and a little more sharpness in the edges.

Q: 2. Has anyone used this lens on Z6/7 cameras? How does the AF perform there? Thanks.

A: With the FTZ adapter this lens works well on both cameras.

Q: 3. Does this lens work with a D7200?

A: Yes this lens is compatible with the Nikon D7200.

Q: 4. Will this lens fully compatible with the D700 ?

A: No, the Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR Lens is not compatible for use with the Nikon D700 DSLR camera. The above lens uses Nikon's new AF-P Pulse motor, which is not compatible for use with older Nikon cameras and which will not allow the lens to adjust aperture or focus (neither autofocus or manual focus) when connected to the Nikon D700 DSLR camera.

Q: 5. Is there a tripod mount ring or other mounting method that allows for portrait orientation, too?

A: Unfortunately, there is no tripod collar for this particular lens.

Q: 6. How does this compare to the 28-300 (non-DX) in sharpness and color???....looking for a light zoom to use for travel vs. hauling 2.8's

A: The color and sharpness of the 28-300mm is excellent, the color and sharpness of the 70-300mm is even better, perhaps outstanding. As with any lens being considered for an "everything travel lens" you have to sacrifice something, there is no getting around it. If you are picky about the image, the 70-300mm is the choice. If you are going to be casual about your shooting then the one that makes sense is the 28-300mm.

Q: 7. Is this lens compatible with Nikon F6?

A: Yes, this lens will function on the Nikon F6 but will be limited to the camera's motor speeds.

Q: 8. does the lens come with a hood?

A: Yes, it does! And with a lens pouch / protective sleeve...

Q: 9. Will this work with a D5000 camera?

A: Unfortunately, this lens will not be compatible with a Nikon D5000 since it is a Nikon AF-P lens.

Q: 10. The AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR is compatible w/ the DX format, correct? How does the AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR compare to the AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lens that comes with the D3500 2 lens kit? Is it worth the upgrade? Primarily used for outdoor sports photography

A: The G-ED version does not have these features: Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism providing greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates. A rounded nine-blade diaphragm which promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques. As well as being one half stop less bright at the telephoto end.