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AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR (left) vs. AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR (right) lens comparison – first, you can see that Nikon actually changed the lens design of the new lens:



Wide MTF charts:


Tele MTF charts:


Specifications comparison:

AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR
Focal Length Range 70-300mm 70-300mm
Zoom Ratio 4.3x 4.3x
Auto focus AF-S AF-P (electronic diaphragm)
Maximum Aperture f/4.5 f/4.5-5.6
Minimum Aperture f/32 f/32-40
Format FX/35mm FX/35mm
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) 22°50′ 22°50′
Minimum Angle of View (DX-format) 5°20′ 5°20′
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format) 34°20′ 34°20′
Minimum Angle of View (FX-format) 8°10′ 8°10′
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.25x 0.25x
Lens Elements 17 18
Lens Groups 12 14
Compatible Format(s) FX
DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
35mm Film
FX
DX
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization Yes Yes, up to 4.5 stops
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Nano Crystal Coat
ED Glass Elements 2 1
Aspherical Elements
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Source:: Nikon Rumors