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Pros Pros
  • Sharp image quality across the zoom range
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Lightweight and portable construction
  • Effective image stabilization
  • Weather-resistant design
Cons Cons
  • Vignetting and light fall-off at wider apertures
  • Incompatibility with older camera bodies
  • Limited light-gathering capability due to aperture range
  • Soft edges at 70mm and disappointing corner performance
  • High price relative to the lens category

Launch price Launch price $749.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon F · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus (0.25x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 680g (1 lb 8 oz) · 80.5 x 146 mm (3.17 x 5.75 in)

Announcement date Announcement date April 12, 2017
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $749.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series AF-P

Elements Elements 18
Groups Groups 14
Special elements Special elements 1 ED
Coatings Coatings Super Integrated Coating

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 70mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 300mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/4.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/5.6
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/32–40
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 34° - 20°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.25x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 680g (1 lb 8 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 80.5mm (3.17 in)
Length Length 146mm (5.75 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None