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AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED (3.8x)

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[Product Image] AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED (3.8x)

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ED SIC ASP IF D G SWM M/A DX

High-Power wideangle zoom lens for exclusive use with Nikon DX-Format digital SLR



2004 Release






Main Features


  • Specially designed and optimized for Nikon digital SLRs
  • Dust and Waterproof rubber sealing mount
  • High optical performance by aspherical lenses and ED glass elements
  • Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet operation
  • M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual operation
  • Lightweight and compact design




Specifications






Lens construction

15 elements in 13 groups (3 ED glass elements and 1 aspherical lens)

Picture angle

76° - 22°50'

Focal-length scale

18, 24, 35, 50, 70mm

Number of diaphragm blades

7 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

22-29

Closest focusing distance

0.38m (through the entire focal range)

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/6.2

Zoom control

Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing

N/A

Focus preset

N/A

M/A mode

Available

Focus lock button

N/A

Weight (approx.):

390g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)

73×75.5 mm

Lens cap

Snap-on

Lens hood

HB-32 (supplied)

Lens case

CL-0915 (supplied)

Tripod collar

N/A

External front filter attachment frame

Does not rotate

External front filter

67mm

Slip-on filter

N/A

Built-in/rear filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter II

Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-32

Infrared compensation scale

N/A

Supplied accessories

67mm snap-on front lens cap LC-67, Rear lens cap LF-1, Flexible lens pouch CL-0915, Bayonet Hood HB-32

Aperture ring

N/A

Distance scale

Does have

Note:

* We do not recommend the use of DX NIKKOR lenses with 35mm (135) or IX240 format cameras.





MTF Chart



Wide Tele


Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional
10 lines/mm
30 lines/mm

How to read the MTF chart




Lens Construction




: Nano Crystal Coat : Aspherical lens elements
: Super ED glass elements : VR units
: ED glass elements  




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