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Black cylindrical telephoto zoom lens with textured grip and front glass element visible

Nikon Inc

Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR camera lens

SKU CH-JSE1-8XTWZ

Full-frame 70-300 mm zoom with stepping-motor autofocus and vibration reduction for handheld sports and wildlife shots

  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Sharp sports and wildlife shots with 70-300mm zoom range
  • Smooth, quiet autofocus driven by stepping motor
  • Vibration Reduction steadies handheld photos and video
  • Light 24-ounce build suits compact DSLR bodies
  • Close focus down to 1.2 metres for detail work

Telephoto reach for sports and wildlife

The AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR covers a versatile 70-300mm focal range that becomes 105-450mm on DX cameras. It suits photographers capturing sports, wildlife, concerts and distant landmarks from a handheld position. The lens works with both FX and DX Nikon DSLR bodies for flexible shooting across formats.

Steady handheld performance

Vibration Reduction image stabilization helps keep photos sharp and video steady when shooting at longer focal lengths. The stepping motor drives ultra-fast, near-silent autofocus that benefits both stills and HD video recording. Internal focusing maintains the lens length during operation for consistent balance.

Lightweight build with close focus

At 24 ounces the lens stays comfortable on compact DSLR bodies during extended use. A smooth focus ring allows manual override whenever needed. The minimum focus distance of 1.2 m lets you work closer to subjects than typical telephoto zooms allow.

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Price $542.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameNikon
Product typeZoom Lens

Questions about this item

How do I attach the AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR to my Nikon DSLR, and what alignment step is often missed?

Mount the lens by aligning the white dot on the lens barrel with the white dot on the camera mount, then turn clockwise until it clicks; the step often missed is ensuring the aperture ring is locked if your camera body requires it for electronic aperture control.

What maintenance will the VR image stabilization and stepping motor autofocus need over time?

The VR unit and stepping motor are sealed and require no user maintenance; keep the front and rear elements clean with a microfibre cloth and store the lens with caps fitted to protect the ED glass elements.

At what point does the variable aperture limit low-light handheld shooting at the long end?

At 300 mm the maximum aperture is f/5.6, so in dim conditions the shutter speed may drop below the 1/300 s guideline, making VR essential and higher ISO values necessary for sharp handheld results.

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