Telephoto Focal Length. The Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED AF-P VR’s focal length makes it an excellent choice for shooting long-range sports and wildlife with an FX-format camera. Its f/4.5-5.6 aperture is plenty fast for daytime use, but you probably won’t want to shoot too much in low light with this one. The 70-300 is also compatible with DX-format DSLRs, on which it’ll provide a 105-450mm equivalent zoom range.

High-Quality Optics. This lens’s fourteen-group/eighteen-element design features one extra-low dispersion glass element to reduce axial chromatic aberration, and Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating to eliminate ghosting and flare.

Vibration Reduction. The in-lens stabilizer provides up to 4.5 stops of correction at its longest focal length, giving you the flexibility to shoot handheld in a variety of situations.

Pulse Stepping Autofocus Motor. The pulse stepping motor provides fast, silent autofocus for stills and video alike. You also get full-time manual focus override for further precision adjustment, and an internal-focusing design to help ensure maximum sharpness.

Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism. Nikon’s electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism gives you consistent exposures even when you’re shooting at fast continuous rates, while the rounded nine-blade diaphragm produces pleasing bokeh.

Durable Build. This lens’s dust- and moisture-resistant build means that you can shoot in inclement conditions without worry, while its aforementioned internal-focusing design keeps its length consistent and its weight low.