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 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $489.00
Buy New: $299.99
You Save: $189.01 (39%)
New (3) Used (4) Refurbished (1) from $109.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  33 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 3.9
Maximum Focal Length: 70
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 3 x 3 x 3
MPN: 2149
Model: 2149
UPC: 018208021499
EAN: 0018208021499
ASIN: B0001YEOCU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Fantastic lens for 200 or less, good lens for 300 May 3, 2008
It's hard to really rate medium range lenses, since their prices eventually fall, as newer better lenses invariably are released.
When this lens first came out, it was a fantastic deal. Good to Great optics at the 18-70 range for only ~300 bucks! What a bargain!
But times have moved on, and as others have noted, the standard kit 18-55 is just as good, or slightly better, than this lens in terms of optics, though suffers from a slightly narrower range, and is offered at a lower price.
In the end. If you're looking for a wide to moderate zoom lens, I think the 18-70 is still a great choice, so long as you can find one for <200 bucks. I got one used for ~150, and at *that* price I think they're a good deal.
 Great Lens from Nikon April 10, 2008
Yet another awesome piece on lens design from Nikon. Bought it slightly used, but the vendor was very honest and provided me with a high-quality lens at a great price.
Good bang for the buck March 16, 2008
I took my 18-70mm with me to Mexico, Ecuador, and all over California. It is versatile, sturdy, and an excellent performer. If you already have the 18-55mm lens, it is probably not worth purchasing; if you have no zoom lens in this range, the Nikon 18-70mm deserves your consideration. In this price range, its real competition is the Nikon 18-135mm, which offers you more range for the same price, but the downside is that you're down to f/5.6 at 135mm on that lens.
As of March 2008, you can find this lens for $150-250 used, in excellent condition. Or, if you're in it for the long haul, skip this lens and save up for the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8.
Great improvement over Nikon 18-55mm March 6, 2008
I got mine a couple of days back, and I must admit, this is a significant step-up from Nikon 18-55mm lens. The AF is quick and silent, and manual override of AF-S is quite useful. Don't be under the impression that this lens only provides extra 15mm, it gives you a that and more.
An excellent kit lens January 23, 2008
I chose to get this lens when I recently purchased a D80. Reviews and the fact that the 18-55 and 18-135 kit lenses use a plastic mount convinced me to go with this one instead.
Pros: Construction is good and it feels good when in use. Focus is fast and auto focus and zoom rings are well placed and very usable.
Cons: Nothing unexpected from a lens with these specs.
Overall this is a good starter lens. That said, it is what it is. It is not a fast lens and does best with bright outdoor lighting or a flash. I plan to get a Sigma 30mm 1.4F soon for indoor/low light shots. I'm happy with my purchase.
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