Used Nikon AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 E ED VR
- 70-300mm
- Telephoto
- Nikon F Mount
£499 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateLight signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
Our notes: Excellent cosmetic condition with only light signs of use. Zoom, focus smooth. AF/VR fully functional -
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 6 months
- In the box
- Front/rear caps + hood
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The details
At a glance: Nikon AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR - full-frame FX tele-zoom, near-silent AF-P motor, 4.5-stop VR.
About this lens
The Nikon AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR is Nikon's full-frame FX telephoto zoom built around an AF-P stepping motor, which makes autofocus dramatically quieter and faster than the earlier AF-S version. The E designation marks an electromagnetic diaphragm for more consistent exposure during bursts, and VR provides up to 4.5 stops of stabilisation.
Build & handling
| Format | FX (full frame), also usable on DX bodies as approx. 105-450mm equivalent |
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| Aperture range | f/4.5-5.6 (variable), electromagnetic diaphragm |
| Optical construction | 18 elements in 14 groups, including ED glass |
| Stabilisation | VR, up to 4.5 stops, with Sport mode |
| Autofocus | AF-P stepping motor - near-silent |
| Minimum focus distance | 1.2m |
| Filter thread | 67mm |
| Weight | 680g |
Works with
- Nikon FX full-frame DSLRs (D850, D780, D750, D810, D5, D6 and similar recent bodies)
- Nikon DX DSLRs supporting AF-P (D500, D7500, D5600, D3500 and similar)
- Nikon Z mirrorless via the FTZ or FTZ II adapter
- Not supported on older DSLRs that predate AF-P - check your body before buying
- 67mm screw-in filters
Best for
A light, sharp telephoto zoom for wildlife, sport and general long-lens work on full-frame Nikon DSLRs, and equally at home on DX bodies where it reaches an effective 450mm. The near-silent AF-P motor makes it particularly well suited to video. One important caveat: AF-P lenses require a reasonably recent body, so check compatibility before buying if you are using an older DSLR.
Frequently asked questions
What is AF-P and why does it matter?
AF-P uses a stepping motor rather than the older silent wave motor. It is faster and almost completely silent, which helps for video and for wildlife where noise matters. The trade-off is that older DSLR bodies do not support AF-P lenses - some cannot autofocus with them at all.
Is this the same as the AF-S 70-300mm?
No. The AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR is the older 2006 design. This AF-P E version has a different motor, an electromagnetic diaphragm, updated optics and improved VR.
Will it work on a Nikon Z camera?
Yes, via the FTZ or FTZ II adapter, with autofocus and VR retained.
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