Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G DX AF-P ED
The lightweight 476g build and 105-450mm equivalent reach make this an accessible telephoto zoom for DX shooters, while the pulse stepping motor delivers near-silent autofocus suited to video. Its single ED element and Super Integrated Coating help control aberrations in a budget-friendly package that lacks stabilization. This lens is best for Nikon D7500 or D5600 users wanting an affordable, portable option for daylight wildlife and sports.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong social proof (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (23rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Pulse stepping motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G DX AF-P ED | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-300mm | 28-300mm | 17-40mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 17-40mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/4 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 476 | 590 | 535 | 306 | 326 | 499 |
| AF Type | Pulse stepping motor | VXD linear motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus | Linear motor | USM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G DX AF-P ED | 84.8 | 3.5 | 36.9 | 59.2 | 47.1 | 4.9 | 23.1 | 90.8 | 76.7 | 34.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.6 | 63 | 83.2 | 96.3 | 70.9 | 92.3 | 97.9 | 50.7 | 79.3 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 54 | 97 | 67.1 | 72.3 | 96.7 | 95.3 | 98.3 | 75.7 | 94.1 | 34.4 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 54 | 86.6 | 83.9 | 49 | 86.2 | 88.3 | 92.3 | 80.5 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.4 | 71 | 37.5 | 77.9 | 82.8 | 48 | 95.8 | 90.7 | 79.3 |
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit Compare | 93.1 | 95.6 | 70.3 | 85.5 | 77.9 | 97.5 | 0 | 75.7 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
Usage Scores
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