Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm
f/3.5–4.5G ED-IF^[1]
Maker	Nikon
Lens mount(s)	F-mount
Technical data
Type	Zoom
Focal length	18-70mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)	27-105mm
Crop factor	1.5
Aperture (max/min)	f/3.5–22 (wide) ; f/4.5–29 (tele)
Close focus distance	0.38m
Max. magnification	1:6.2
Diaphragm blades	7 (rounded)
Construction	15 elements in 13 groups
Features
Ultrasonic motor	Yes
Lens-based stabilization	No
Macro capable	No
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

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 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.