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

This standard zoom lens for Nikon DX format cameras was introduced with the Nikon D70 as a kit lens option and is available to pick up new for between £170 and £250 depending on the supplier. As this lens has been around for quite a while it often crops up used and can be picked up in good condition for around £130. It sports internal focusing with full time manual override and a relatively bright f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture.

More recently released alternatives from Nikon include the AF-S 16-85mm VR f/4-5.6, which costs around £420 and includes a longer zoom range and vibration reduction. The cheaper AF-S 18-105mm f/4-5.6 VR lens may also be considered as it only costs around £230.

The closest equivalent from third party manufacturers is the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS HSM, which costs around £350. This lens has a slight brighter maximum aperture than the Nikon 18-70mm and also includes optical stabilisation.

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