Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
 vs
Canon
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
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the Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
More zoom 5x vs 3.9x
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 Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 70 mm
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 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
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the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G:Nikon AF-S
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $500
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Portrait lens

$369
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$670
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$218
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$479
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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