Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras

A nice, smaller zoom lens with considerable reach. It auto focuses fast and can track wildlife such as birds in average light. Super quite too. I feel this is a definite upgrade to the AF-S version for crop sensor cameras such as the D5xxx and D7xxx. Its a good lens to start with when one cant afford the Nikon 200-500. It can work good for sports outdoors in sunlight. Get it. You wont be disappointed. I took these pics the same day I posted this review. These are handheld and at 300mm. No post processing was done outside of some major cropping and slight sharpeners added.

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just got the new 70-300 AF-P VR and want to share my experience comparing with my other lenses. It is a great lens, pin sharp wide open at 300mm. Better than my other lenses at 300mm. I highly recommend it!!! Also, the focusing speed is faster that the other two lenses. The new AF-P motor is fast and quiet. I shot these test pics from my window, hand held on D500. I understand for every lens there is sample variation, you can get a good or bad sample. So these pics are only representative of lenses I have. No, no, no to 55-300, 70-300 is so much better PROS: 1. Faster focus 2. Quieter focus 3. Sharp wide open at 300 (no need to step down)!!!! - This one is the most important to me!!! For 55-300 I need to shoot at F11 or F8. 4. Lighter 5. Smaller CONS: 1. You dont have 55 at the wide angle 2. More expensive than 55-300 on used market. 3. Does not have VR switch - only work on modern bodies. 4. Does NOT come with hood, need to order one separately. 70-300 AF-P VR is a brilliant lens - I am in shock that I get tack sharp wide open at 300mm. Like a 300mm prime!!!!! This test shot is at F/7.1 for other 2 lenses. I understand that the pics may be sharper (better) using live view, timer, and tripod. But it is not the way I shoot. I am looking at walking around lens. So hand-held and VR. Below are 3 pics compared at 100% view at 300mm: Update after 2 years of use: I am aware now that Nikon has shutter shock problem - better stay above 1/200 shutter speed - even at cost of higher ISO noise. To minimize shutter shock - need to enable Electronic First Curtain feature on the camera. Also I switched cameras from D500 to D7500. Also, I am upgrading to full frame so testing it against Sigma 150-600 Sport: Nikon 70-300 is so sharp – you only need the Sigma 150-600 if you have Full Frame

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Just bought the Nikon 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Dx AF-P VR lens this week 11MAY2019, along with the insanely discounted Nikon D7500 with 16-80mm F2.8-4 VR Dx. At 57 I am getting less concerned about carrying the D700 Fx with three F2.8 Nikkor zoom lenses, and am more concerned about having a smaller kit to carry, faster auto-focus with facial recognition due to having a handsome two-year old grandson who never sits still! This 70-300 AF-P Dx is small, focuses quickly, and is sharp even wide-open, nearly to the corners, better of course as stopped down. Anyone making such a purchase is sure to perform their due diligence, just be aware that the Nikon AF-P lenses do not have VR nor AF/MF switches, instead relying on menus in the camera body to enable/disable these features, and will not focus or otherwise function on older bodies, check compatibility via your favorite camera gear website. Looking forward to having my wife take photos with this 70-300 at my college graduation in Indianapolis this weekend and putting this lens to good use at the Indy 500 Time Trials, weather permitting of course!

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AF Accuracy, Speed Image Optics, Bokeh Quality, all stunning for a lens of this price range. Really impressed, especially over the 55-300 VR which is a dog compared to this glass. I love the form factor of this lens and the weight as well. Using this with a D7200 and D7100 IR converted camera and getting stunning results even wide open at 300mm. The AF is fast so it works wonders for panning shots using AF-C. Seriously love this lens the more I use it. One thing to note is that there is no VR switch. Heck there are no switches at all and most of it is made of plastic, but it is extremely lightweight and handles really well. The focus ring on the front is buttery smooth compared to the junk on the 55-300 VR. If you have a DX body, this is a lens to have, no joke.

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A year or so ago, I tried to buy a replacement D5200 camera. The amazon supplier sent me a D5300 instead. Problem, it did not work with my 300 mm Sigma AF lens that worked just fine with my old D5200. This lens works on the D5300. Im taking it to Africa. Enough said.

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For the price, this lens is a great lens! On my D7200, its very sharp from wide open at any focal length. Especially with the awesome AF of D7200, it can focus near complete darkness in an instant. The VR works very well. I can get sharp photos even at 1/20s at 450mm. About half are sharp at 1/10 and lower. And its very light and small considering the reach of 450mm. Its a great travel lens. With the high ISO performance of modern DSLRs and large file size, this lens is highly versatile. And Nikon is planning to release firmware update for D7200 to include the VR control, which is no big deal for me. Overall, Im very happy with it. Yes, the soft case and hood is not included but as an experienced photographer its not a big deal. I dont use the soft case anyway and I already had a screw in hood. The matching hood is not even available yet. But, I like the metal screw in hood better, which sells for less than $10.

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as expected. perfect. beginner in photography and this is an excellent zoom lens for what i am trying to accomplish.

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Met and exceeded my expectations!

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Ive been an amateur shutterbug for several decades, and this zoom lens works really well.......excellent VR, fast autofocus, nice images, and really lightweight which makes it great for travel.

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Amazing lens. I love it! Great buy. Nice for us photographers just starting out

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