Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 G ED : Specifications and Opinions

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

The Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 G ED is a standard lens for APS-C, manufactured from 2004 to 2009 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 350 €;

45 users have given it an average vote of 8.7 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex APS-C Nikon.

Specifications
Focal lenght	18-70 mm
Angle of view	77.3 - 23.2° (equivalent to a 27-105mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	APS-C
Max. aperture	f/3.5-4.5
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	15 elements in 13 groups
Min. focus distance	0.38 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.16x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	No
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	67 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	420 g
Dimensions	73 x 76 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Tix976

sent on 10 Settembre 2025

Pros: Small size | Versatility | Although older, better than other "Kit" lenses of its time

Cons: It suffers from age compared to more modern optics (perhaps)

Opinion: My Nikon handyman, it was in kit with a D70s, then ported on the D300s acquired body only. I have always felt good, a lens that has accompanied me on many trips, allowing me to shoot everything with great versatility. I was fine with low light, so I had the 35mm f1.8 next to it It has always done its job very well, very reliable, AF that has never given me problems, good colors. Clearly the comparison with the luxury DX lenses could be seen, but it has always allowed me to bring home good results with both cameras, especially the D300s. To this day I don't know if it is still worth it, but it certainly deserves an honorable mention.

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Emanuel Sanguigni

sent on 08 Agosto 2025

Pros: Construction, AF, final rendering, fast AF on the D7100, cheap price

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: Very versatile lens and for me better than the 18-55/18-105 etc... I use it on the D70s and D7100 and with the latter it has a fast AF. Sharp at all focal lengths and quite bright (f/4.5) at maximum excursion. The color rendering is very OLD and I really like the result especially on the D70s that uses the CCD. Great as a starting point or for family photos if you don't want to carry an expensive/professional lens.

user242173

sent on 23 Aprile 2023

Pros: metal bayonet, construction, high-end USM AF RING precise and fast, color rendering, adjustable focus ring even with AF inserted, distance scale

Cons: dimly lit, lack of VR, zoom ring sometimes 'jerky'

Opinion: Excellent wide-angle side lens and good for portrait, certainly better than all 18-55, with in addition a stop gained at 50 mm.... more realistic colors and better blurred, to be used but 'with little pixelated bodies penalty poor resolution and sharpness, I use it on D70 and D300 to be clear. On 24 mpx bodies it is better to use next-generation lenses such as 18-55 VR II or 18-105 VR that are designed specifically for those sensors. The lack of stabilization is felt (problem that is attenuated on quality bodies type d300) and in events with low light suffers from brightness but for the price at which it is located it is still an excellent lens. Vote 8

Pedro.76

sent on 03 Aprile 2023

Pros: Cheap, lightweight and fair value for money.

Cons: In relation to its constructive economy, objectively I do not find any cons.

Opinion: I purchased this lens purely for use on a modified D70 IR 720nm. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality that can be achieved with what, years ago was the economical kit lens of this machine. No hot spots at any focal length, not even f/16. For those who want to approach this fantastic photographic genre, I think there is nothing else so cheap and at the same time so discreet. Vote 9.

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Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 G ED : Specifications and Opinions

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