Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED 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.

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AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED is lighter by 365g.
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED goes wider (17mm vs 18mm).
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED reaches further (70mm vs 55mm).
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED is the newer design (2004 vs 2003).

Nikon's pro-grade DX standard zoom from 2003 with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It is large and heavy for a DX lens.

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.