Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
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Nikon Nikkor
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Slightly more zoom 3.9x vs 3.1x
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 Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 55 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
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the Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Slightly lighter 210 g vs 390 g
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 Around 50% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II 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.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

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

$90 - $197
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
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 Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
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
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II 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 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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
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 Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
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 Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II 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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II 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
Magnification Has worse macro
Zoom range Has slightly 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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
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
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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

Advantages

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

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

Portrait lens

$369
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have 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
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$459
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Heavier
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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