Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF Lens

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF Lens

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  • Camera Format: Digital SLR
  • Min Aperture: f/36
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Focal Length: 18mm - 70mm
  • Lens Max Aperture: f/3.5-f/4.5
  • Lens Type: Zoom Lens
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF Lens

The AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED covers a very popular focal length range (equivalent to 27-105mm in 35mm format), and offers a selection of Nikons highly regarded technologies such as Silent Wave motor (AF-S) for super fast and quiet autofocus operation, Extra-Low Dispersion glass (ED) for minimized chromatic aberrations, and Internal Focusing (IF) for convenient and balanced handling.In addition, the AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED also incorporates hallmark Nikon features that customers have come to expect from Nikkor lenses, such as distance information guide window, a reliable metal lens mount for years of durability, and a M/A mode for seamless switching between autofocus and manual modes.Designed exclusively for use with DX Format SLR cameras, DX Nikkor lenses deliver a versatile range of angle-of-view, higher performance, and outstanding center-to-edge-to-corner image quality, while realizing smaller and lighter designs. All DX Nikkor lenses have a picture angle comparable to that of 35mm format

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Can a "Kit" Lens Be Any Good?

bycolonialpara Apr 27, 2007
71 Helpfuls 72 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent optics, price to performance winner, a great mid-range zoom.
Cons Less than pro build quality, variable aperture, vignetting is present.
Recommended it? Yes

INTRODUCTION

The Nikkor 18-70mm AF-S ED f3.5-4.5G IF DX zoom lens is one of those lenses from Nikon that first appeared about the time that the company introduced its first sub-$1,000 U.S. digital SLR, the Nikon D70 to the camera shooting public. Originally marketed to be sold as part of... Read full review »

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The Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 G ED-IF AF-S DX lives up to all of its letters.

byjvandegr Mar 27, 2006
26 Helpfuls 27 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast focus, very good optical quality, useful zoom range, compact, low weight, affordable.
Cons Zoom lens movement is not smooth, some vignetting at large apertures.
Recommended it? Yes

Introduction

A "kit" in the camera world is a camera body and a lens (usually a zoom). Any pro photographer knows to stay away from kits. Why? Because the vast majority of lenses included with kits are sub-par performers. In the 1990's, a lot of kits from the top camera manufacturers... Read full review »

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Superb performer for a ridiculously low price

bymimoid Jul 3, 2005
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Sharp, useful zoom range, great color rendition, ridiculously cheap
Cons Vignettes at 18 mm, variable aperture, a bit slow (aperture-wise)
Recommended it? Yes

Background information

This lens was developed to be bundled together with the Nikon D70, hence the informal name "the D70 kit lens". When I bought my D70, the price difference between purchasing the D70 kit together with the bundled lens and the D70 body only was so slight, that there... Read full review »

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Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens

Optimized DX lens design is compatible with all Nikon D-Series digital SLR cameras Every Nikon SLR DX format image sensor incorporates individual micro-optics on each of the sensors pixels. Micro Optics construction ensures that the image from the camera's lens will be precisely aligned with each pixel's sensor and that performance will be optimized. Compact 3.8X zoom covers portrait to wide view (76 degrees at 18mm to 22degrees 50-ft. at 70mm) Three Nikon ED glass elements, plus aspheric element for low distortion and minimized chromatic aberration Exclusive Silent Wave Motor for high-speed auto-focusing with accuracy and super-quiet operation Internal Focusing (IF) for smoother operation and great balance M/A mode for instant switching from auto-focus to manual Nikon D-Signal technology for enhanced flash and ambient exposure control

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Nikon Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens

Optimized DX lens design is compatible with all Nikon D-Series digital SLR cameras Every Nikon SLR DX format image sensor incorporates individual micro-optics on each of the sensors pixels. Micro Optics construction ensures that the image from the camera's lens will be precisely aligned with each pixel's sensor and that performance will be optimized. Compact 3.8X zoom covers portrait to wide view (76 degrees at 18mm to 22degrees 50-ft. at 70mm) Three Nikon ED glass elements, plus aspheric element for low distortion and minimized chromatic aberration Exclusive Silent Wave Motor for high-speed auto-focusing with accuracy and super-quiet operation Internal Focusing (IF) for smoother operation and great balance M/A mode for instant switching from auto-focus to manual Nikon D-Signal technology for enhanced flash and ambient exposure control

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Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens

Optimized DX lens design is compatible with all Nikon D-Series digital SLR cameras Every Nikon SLR DX format image sensor incorporates individual micro-optics on each of the sensors pixels. Micro Optics construction ensures that the image from the camera's lens will be precisely aligned with each pixel's sensor and that performance will be optimized. Compact 3.8X zoom covers portrait to wide view (76 degrees at 18mm to 22degrees 50-ft. at 70mm) Three Nikon ED glass elements, plus aspheric element for low distortion and minimized chromatic aberration Exclusive Silent Wave Motor for high-speed auto-focusing with accuracy and super-quiet operation Internal Focusing (IF) for smoother operation and great balance M/A mode for instant switching from auto-focus to manual Nikon D-Signal technology for enhanced flash and ambient exposure control

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN 2149

Key Features

Camera Format Digital SLR
Min Aperture f/36
Focus Type Autofocus
Focal Length 18mm - 70mm
Lens Max Aperture f/3.5-f/4.5
Lens Type Zoom Lens
Mount Nikon

Other Features

Brand Nikon
Closest Focusing Distance 14.96 in
Attachment / Filter Size 67 mm
Picture Angle 22.5 - 67 degrees
Macro Lens Without Macro Lens
Groups / Elements 15 Elements in 13 Groups
Designed for Digital Camera Yes

Dimensions

Weight 13.5 oz
Diameter 3 in
Length 2.9 in

Miscellaneous

Product ID 21924254
UPC 018208021499

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