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

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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Lens
The Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G is a highly regarded “all-around” zoom that offers a step up in build and optical quality from standard kit lenses. Designed specifically for DX-format DSLRs, it provides a versatile 27-105mm equivalent focal range, making it the perfect single-lens solution for everything from wide-angle landscapes and architecture to tight, flattering portraits. With its advanced glass elements and fast autofocus, it is a reliable workhorse for travel and daily photography.

Advanced Optical Construction
ED and Aspherical Glass: The lens features a sophisticated layout including three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements and one aspherical element. Together, they virtually eliminate color fringing and spherical aberrations, ensuring high sharpness and clear, accurate rendering.

Super Integrated Coating (SIC): Nikon’s specialized coating suppresses internal reflections, flare, and ghosting. This maintains high contrast and rich color even when shooting in bright, challenging lighting conditions.

Refined Aperture: A rounded seven-blade diaphragm produces a smooth, natural out-of-focus quality, helping you achieve a pleasing bokeh for portraits and selective focus shots.

Variable Aperture Efficiency: The f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture range provides a brighter experience at the telephoto end compared to many standard zooms, offering better performance in varied lighting.

Professional Handling & Speed
Silent Wave Motor (SWM): The integrated SWM delivers the fast, quiet, and pinpoint-accurate autofocus that professionals expect, making it equally effective for candid stills and video recording.

Internal Focusing (IF): By moving only the internal lens groups, the physical length of the lens remains constant during use. This promotes faster focusing speeds and ensures the front element does not rotate, which is ideal for using circular polarizers.

Full-Time Manual Override: Instantly take creative control of your focus point by simply rotating the focus ring—no need to switch out of autofocus mode.

Compact & Durable Design: Despite its expanded zoom range and advanced optics, the lens maintains a sleek, compact profile that is perfectly balanced for DX-format camera bodies.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 18-70mm (27-105mm equivalent)

Aperture Range: f/3.5-4.5 to f/22-29

Lens Mount: Nikon F (DX Format)

Minimum Focus Distance: 1.25′ (0.38m)

Filter Size: 67 mm

Weight: Approx. 13.8 oz (390 g)