Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

vs

differences

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

Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 5.8x vs 3.9x
Help
 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 105 mm vs 70 mm
Help
 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 18-105mm 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 18-55mm 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
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
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Zoom range Has significantly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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
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
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Zoom range Has significantly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Zoom range Has significantly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$339
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
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
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 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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