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Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX .
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the Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 5.3x vs 3.9x
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Around 40% 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 Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
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

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

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

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

Macro lens

$670

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
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

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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$199

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX.

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