Quick answer
The Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 18-70mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-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 Zoom-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 Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED?
At 18-70mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
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
What mount does the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED?
It zooms across 18-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-70mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–105mm on full frame, with a 19.5–67.4° horizontal and 23.3–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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