Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3G ED
Nikon Aug 2016
Nikon APS-C

Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3G ED

This is a APS-C zoom lens for Nikon F, covering 70-300 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-6.3. Released in 2016, it weighs 400 g. That combination suits portrait photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for aps-c cameras. This short-to-super-telephoto zoom lens features a f/4.5-6.3 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, street, events, sports, wildlife. The optical design incorporates 14 elements / 10 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/4.5-6.3
Aperture
70–300mm
Focal
400 g
Weight
Aug 2016
Released
launch price
$349.95
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Good for portrait
Street Events Sports Wildlife
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
70-300 mm
Maximum aperture
f/4.5-6.3
Minimum aperture
f/32
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
14 elements / 10 groups
Minimum focusing distance
1.1 m (43.31 inches)
Filter size
58 mm
Lens mount
Nikon F
Dimensions
72 x 125 mm
Weight
400 g (14.11 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
APS-C
Aperture ring
No
Usage
Portrait, Street, Events, Sports, Wildlife

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 49% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3G ED
The Judge’s Now-Hidden Wall
01 The Judge’s Now-Hidden Wall by jwvraets
Caribbean Grackle
02 Caribbean Grackle by llamagrapher
Quokka
03 Quokka by SolitaryFiatist7221
Quokka
04 Quokka by SolitaryFiatist7221
Prairie dog babies
05 Prairie dog babies by SolitaryFiatist7221
Prairie dog babies
06 Prairie dog babies by SolitaryFiatist7221
Shrike
07 Shrike by SolitaryFiatist7221
Shrike
08 Shrike by SolitaryFiatist7221
Cambodia: A Photographic Perspective.
09 Cambodia: A Photographic Perspective. by Leslie A. Stott
Varied Tit
10 Varied Tit by SolitaryFiatist7221
Cambodia: A Photographic Perspective.
11 Cambodia: A Photographic Perspective. by Leslie A. Stott
Cambodia: A Photographic Perspective.
12 Cambodia: A Photographic Perspective. by Leslie A. Stott
Creative Photography: Siem Reap, Cambodia.
13 Creative Photography: Siem Reap, Cambodia. by Leslie A. Stott
People at Work.
14 People at Work. by Leslie A. Stott
Cambodia: A Photographic Perspective.
15 Cambodia: A Photographic Perspective. by Leslie A. Stott
Lighting the Way
16 Lighting the Way by llamagrapher
Sunset with Lightbulb at El Simple Beach Lodge, Las Peñitas, Nicaragua
17 Sunset with Lightbulb at El Simple Beach Lodge, Las Peñitas, Nicaragua by SheepGuardingLlama
Australia: A Photographic Perspective (Victoria).
18 Australia: A Photographic Perspective (Victoria). by Leslie A. Stott
Railways of Australia - Victoria.
19 Railways of Australia - Victoria. by Leslie A. Stott
Cambodia: A Photographic Perspective.
20 Cambodia: A Photographic Perspective. by Leslie A. Stott
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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