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Nikon announces new Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 zoom lens for full frame cameras

Jul 11, 2017 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment

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A new zoom lens is coming from Nikon: it’s AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR. It’s designed for Nikon full-frame cameras, and video shooters will especially find it attractive because of the fast and quiet AF performance.

This is the first FX Nikkor lens with a stepping motor, which makes the AF fast, smooth and quiet. Additionally, it’s equipped with VR function that provides a level of compensation equivalent to a 4.5-stop increase in shutter speed, which is an improvement over their current 70-300 f/4-5.6 lens. Nikon has released a sample video filmed with this lens, along with some more details and specs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUZoimzYvjs

The new Nikkor 70-300mm is lighter and otherwise improved over its predecessor. As mentioned above, the VR system provides up to 4.5 stops of VR stabilization, while the previous model offered 2.5. The AF is quiet due to the stepping motor, which is especially useful for video shooting. With this lens, you can get closer, because the minimum focus distance is 3.94 ft. (1.2 meters). Finally, the lens combines the fast burst speed of Nikon DSLR cameras and the Electronic Diaphragm. This provides smooth exposure transitions during video shooting, but also helps maintain consistent exposure during high-speed stills shooting.

The lens features 18 elements in 14 groups and a 9-blade aperture. Even though it’s made for FX format, you can, of course, use it on crop bodies as well. In this case, the equivalent range will be 105-450mm.

Take a look at the full specs:

Focal Length Range

70 -300 mm

Maximum Aperture

f/ 4.5-5.6

Format

FX/35mm

VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

Yes

Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

3.2  in. (80.5  mm) x  5.7  in. (146  mm)

Distance from camera lens mount flange
Based on CIPA Guidelines

Approx. Weight

24  oz. (680  g)

Based on CIPA Guidelines

Mount Type

Nikon F-Bayonet
Built-in CPU

Focal Length Range

70 – 300 mm

Zoom Ratio

4.3 x

Maximum Aperture

f/ 4.5-5.6

Minimum Aperture

f/ 32-40

Format

FX/35mm

Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)

22°50′

Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)

5°20′

Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)

34°20′

Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)

8°10′

Maximum Reproduction Ratio

0.25 x

Lens Elements

18

Lens Groups

14

Compatible Format(s)

FX / DX

VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

Yes

Diaphragm Blades

9

ED Glass Elements

1

Super Integrated Coating

Yes

Autofocus

Yes

Autofocus controlled by stepping motor; separate focus ring for manual focus

AF-P (Pulse Motor)

Yes

Internal Focusing

Yes

Minimum Focus Distance

3.94  ft. (1.2 m)

From focal plane at all zoom positions

Focus Mode

Auto/Manual

E-type

Yes

Filter Size

67 mm

Accepts Filter Type

Screw-on

Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

3.2  in. (80.5  mm) x  5.7  in. (146  mm)

Distance from camera lens mount flange
Based on CIPA Guidelines

Approx. Weight

24  oz. (680  g)

Based on CIPA Guidelines

The new Nikkor 70-300mm will be available for preorders soon, and the suggested retail price is $699.95. There is no information yet on the exact availability date, but stay tuned, as we’ll update the post as soon as we know more about it.

[Update: the lens is available for preorders on Amazon and B&H for $696.95 .]

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About Dunja Djudjic

Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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