Nikon announces its new AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR lens.

Nikon yesterday introduced its new AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5-5.6E ED VR AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR.

It is a lens, in Nikon’s words, “Ideal for photographers specializing in capturing wildlife and sports photography”, thanks to its weight, which is around 680g, in contrast to the 745g of its predecessor, as well as its greater resistance to weather variables. .

It features faster and quieter Vibration Reduction. VR also includes SPORT mode, which not only allows you to capture fast-moving subjects, but also offers greater stability.

This new lens features Nikon’s stepping motor, which allows for faster and quieter focusing, which is an advantage in case of video recording, making it possible to shift focus from one object to another without generating any sound. It also incorporates A/M and M/A buttons for better control when switching from auto to manual focus and vice versa.

It includes an electromagnetic diaphragm that offers greater stability of automatic exposure control.

Characteristics:

• Focal Length: 70-300 mm.
• Maximum aperture: f/4.5-5.6.
• Minimum aperture: f/32-40.
• Angle of view: 34° 20′ to 8° 10′ (22° 50′ to 5° 20′ with DX-format cameras).
• Minimum focusing distance: 1.2 m from the focal plane at all zoom positions.
• Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.25x magnification.
• No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm aperture).
• Filter attachment size: 67 mm.
• Lens construction: 18 elements in 14 groups (including 1 ED glass element).
• Diameter x length (extension from lens mount): Approx. 80.5 x 146 mm.
• Weight: 680g.

While it is not yet available for sale, it has been announced that the price for the AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR will be around $700.