Quick answer
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
Verdict
A well-regarded older kit lens with a metal mount and good build.
About this lens
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED: an APS-C standard zoom lens with a 18-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 18-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2004
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 13 groups
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.38 m
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 390 g
- Length
- 75.5 mm
- Diameter
- 73 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED?
- First DX zoom
- Casual photography
- Older DX bodies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–105mm | 19.5–67.4° | 23.3–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G good?
It is sharper than many kit lenses of its time and is well built.
What is the equivalent focal length of the 18-70mm?
About 27-105mm in full-frame terms, a useful standard range.
Does the 18-70mm have VR?
No. It relies on a faster shutter speed in dim light.
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