This 18-70 was Nikon’s first midrange zoom designed for the shorter focal lengths required by digital cameras. It was introduced along with the D70in February 2004. It was my favorite midrange zoom for digital until the better and cheaper 18-55came out in April 2005.
What kind of Zoom does a Nikon 18mm lens have?
Compact 3.8x zoom covers portrait to wide view (76 degrees at 18mm to 22 degrees 50 minutes at 70mm). Optimized DX lens design is compatible with every Nikon D series digital SLR cameras. 3 Nikon Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements plus aspheric element for low distortion and minimized chromatic aberration.
What is a Nikon Nikkor lens?
Nikon also sells this lens in some camera kits (D70s, D200). The Nikkor is a designated DX lens projecting a reduced image circle and as such not compatible to full-frame SLRs.
How much does an 18-70mm lens cost?
This 18-70mm goes for about $350 alone, and also comes as kits with camera bodies. This is a serious lens, not a “kit lens” or a cheap replacement for a lens cap sold as part of a kit as with most other cameras.
