| AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF[1] |
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| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Maker: | Nikon |
| Vibration reduction: | No |
| Silent wave motor: | Yes |
| Macro capable: | No |
| Application: | Standard Zoom |
| Technical data | |
| Type: | Zoom |
| Focal length: | 18-70mm |
| Frame coverage: | APS-C 1.5x |
| Aperture (max/min): | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) f/4.5 - f/29 (tele) |
| Construction: | 13 groups / 15 elements |
| # Diaphragm blades: | 7 (rounded) |
| Close focus distance: | 0.38m |
| Max. magnification: | 1/6.2 |
| Physical | |
| Max. diameter: | 73mm |
| Max. length: | 75.5 mm (@ 18mm) |
| Weight: | 390 g |
| Filter diameter: | 67mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood: | HB-32 |
| Case: | CL-0915 |
| Angle of view | |
| Diagonal: | 76° – 22°50' |
| History | |
| Introduced: | January 2004 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP US$ | $399.99 |
The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF is an F-mount zoom lens manufactured and sold by Nikon. Designed exclusively for use on Nikon DX format cameras, this lens covers from wide-angle to medium-telephoto range.
This lens was announced on January 2004 [2] and was initially available as kit lens for the then-new Nikon D70. Later, it was possible to acquire separately and as a kit with other Nikon cameras.
Lens construction includes 1 composite aspherical and 3 ED elements to correct distortion and aberrations. This helps overall lens performance, which is rated excellent on most respects but light falloff.[3] This lens has been largely supplanted by those lenses which have since been supplied as the kit lenses for the Nikon prosumer cameras; first the 18-135mm AF-S which shipped with the Nikon D80 and later the 18-105mm AF-S VR which ships with the Nikon D90.