Nikkor AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 G IF-ED DX - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict
Lens Reviews - Nikon / Nikkor (APS-C)

Sample Shots

Finally some sample shots taken with the Nikon D200 and RAW-converted via Raw Shooter Premium 2006.

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Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D200
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 70.0mm
Exposure Data: f/4.5 @ 1/1000s
Size 2613x3898
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D200
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 70.0mm
Exposure Data: f/4.5 @ 1/1250s
Size 2613x3898
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D200
ISO Speed 400
Focal Length 70.0mm
Exposure Data: f/4.5 @ 1/320s
Size 3898x2613
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D200
ISO Speed 400
Focal Length 18.0mm
Exposure Data: f/11.0 @ 1/320s
Size 2613x3898
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D200
ISO Speed 400
Focal Length 18.0mm
Exposure Data: f/3.5 @ 1/2500s
Size 2613x3898
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D200
ISO Speed 400
Focal Length 70.0mm
Exposure Data: f/5.6 @ 1/1250s
Size 2613x3898

Verdict

The Nikkor AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED DX is a lens with many souls. The lens is capable to deliver very good resolution figures and low CAs but on the other hand distortions as well as vignetting are very pronounced specifically at 18mm. However, most users will rarely use large aperture settings at 18mm so the vignetting problem is usually no show stopper. The build quality of the lens is very decent and the Silent-Wave drive provides a speedy and silent AF. All-in-all the price performance ratio of the Nikkor is very sound.

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