Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF
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.
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Maker | Nikon |
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Technical data | |
Type | Zoom |
Focal length | 18-70mm |
Crop factor | 1.5 |
Aperture (max/min) | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) f/4.5 - f/29 (tele) |
Close focus distance | 0.38m |
Max. magnification | 1/6.2 |
Diaphragm blades | 7 (rounded) |
Construction | 15 elements in 13 groups |
Features | |
Ultrasonic motor | ![]() |
Lens-based stabilization | ![]() |
Macro capable | ![]() |
Application | Standard Zoom |
Physical | |
Max. length | 75.5 mm (@ 18mm) |
Diameter | 73mm |
Weight | 390 g |
Filter diameter | 67mm |
Accessories | |
Lens hood | HB-32 |
Case | CL-0915 |
Angle of view | |
Diagonal | 76° – 22°50' |
History | |
Introduction | January 2004 |
Retail info | |
MSRP | $399.99 USD |
This lens was announced in 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 one composite aspherical and three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements to correct distortion and aberrations. This helps overall lens performance, which is rated excellent on most respects except 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.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED (3.8x)". Lenses. Nikon USA. 2007. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
- ^ "AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED". News. Nikon Corporation. January 28, 2004. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ "18-70mm AF-S DX Lens Review by Thom Hogan". Review. Thom Hogan. 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-25.