Nikon 18 - 70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED IF AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens

The AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED covers a very popular focal length range (equivalent to 27-105mm in 35mm format), and offers a selection of Nikon's highly regarded technologies such as Silent Wave motor (AF-S) for super fast and quiet autofocus operation, Extra-Low Dispersion glass (ED) for minimized chromatic aberrations, and Internal Focusing (IF) for convenient and balanced handling.

In addition, the AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED also incorporates hallmark Nikon features that customers have come to expect from Nikkor lenses, such as distance information guide window, a reliable metal lens mount for years of durability, and a M/A mode for seamless switching between autofocus and manual modes.

Designed exclusively for use with DX Format SLR cameras, DX Nikkor lenses deliver a versatile range of angle-of-view, higher performance, and outstanding center-to-edge-to-corner image quality, while realizing smaller and lighter designs. All DX Nikkor lenses have a picture angle comparable to that of 35mm format lenses with a 1.5x factor.

Of course the 18 - 70 mm DX is the perfect complement to the newly announced D70 digital SLR

 
Features
Optimized DX lens design compatible with all Nikon D-Series Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon SLR DX Format image sensor incorporates individual Micro Optics on each of the sensors pixels
Optimizes performance ensures that the image from lens is precisely aligned with each pixels sensor
Compact 3.8x Zoom covers Portrait to Wide View

 
Specifications
Construction 13 Groups/ 15 Elements / 3 ED glass Elements / 1 Aspherical Element
Angle of view 67°-22° 50'
F stop range f/3.5-4.5 Max Aperture f/22-36 Min Aperture
Closest Focusing Distance 0.38 m / 14.96 in
Maximum Magnification Max Reproduction Ratio 1/6.2 (0.16)
Filter Size 67mm
Dimensions (Length x Diameter) 73mm x 75.5mm / 2.9" x 3.0"
Weight Appx 13.5 oz.
Notes Internal Focusing
Silent Wave Motor
M/A Mode for instant switching from AF to Manual
D-Signal technology for enhanced flash & Ambiant exposure control