Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is lighter by 125g.
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED reaches further (70mm vs 55mm).
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is the newer design (2007 vs 2004).
| Spec | AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-55mm | 18-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Af motor | SWM | SWM |
| Elements | 11 | 15 |
| Weight g | 265.0 (lighter) | 390.0 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 67 |
| Length mm | 79.5 | 75.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 73.0 | 73.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.38 |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
A kit zoom for Nikon DX DSLRs with vibration reduction and a silent-wave motor.
Pros
- Vibration reduction
- Light
- Silent-wave AF
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Plastic
- Limited range
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
A DX kit zoom from the early D70 era with ED elements, a metal mount and a 67mm filter thread. It was better built than typical kit lenses.
Pros
- Sharper than typical kit lenses
- Metal mount
- Silent Wave Motor
- Good build
Cons
- No VR
- Soft at the wide end wide open
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