Comments about Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens:

This was a kit lens that came with my D70 and it has proven to be a far better investment that I ever knew. After buying the much more expensive Nikon 18-200, I realized that I already had the range I shot most with my 18-70. I wish I'd saved my money for something else. The 18-70's a winner!

Comments about Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens:

I have been using this and the 24-85 nikkor lenses for almost all my work. Whether in the studio, field, portraits, class, court, action, I have found both the lenses to be fast to focus, clear sharp optics. All Nikon lenses that I have used are great. The weight and balance of the lense with the older d70's, and the newer d3's seem to just fit right on, and I really don't have any of the fatigue problems I used to have with the older lenses on the film cameras. Day to day use taken over 10's of thousands of photos, I have only good comments for the lenses. They have kept me in business and my customers very happy with my work. What more could I ask??

Comments about Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens:

I use this lens on both my D80 and D200, and for a general purpose inexpensive lens, I think the 18-70dx hits the mark. Popluar focal length for most "walking around shooting", AF is good at the long end but does leave a little to be desired at the wider angles. A little heavy for its size--but not unmanagable. I think that for its length, speed and construction materials this lense does a fine job; however, If you are even considering the 18-200 VR, which is going to cost you another $[...], take the plunge--I have had it for a few months now, have shot all kinds of stuff with it, and could not be happier with it.

Comments about Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens:

This is a great lens, fast focusing as well has a sort of clutch where once it auto focuses you can still fine tune the focus if necessary. Sturdy lens does small end wide angle shots at 18mm, great for nature, i've done a lot of nature and landscpe shots that have turned out beautiful.

Comments about Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens:

Excellent starter lens. Only problem is manual focus. The focus does not have enough turn amount for fine work.

Comments about Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens:

I like the lens, but there's nothing exceptional about it. It's a tad pricey, it doesn't have VR, and it isn't particularly fast.

That said, it feels great in use and focuses nice and fast. My unit developed a stuck zoom problem which Nikon fixed over a 3 week period.

Comments about Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens:

Everyone raves about this lens. However, I have never been happy with the color rendition or dynamic color range that it produces. After trying the cheaper Nikon 18-55mm (which did a surprisingly good job), and a Tamron, as well as another Nikon prime lens, I realized that the color rendition of the 18-70mm is just plain lousy. Maybe it has to do with their color coating, not sure, but it is not the lens of choice if you are into subtle color gradiations in your imaging. It simply makes everything look flat.

Comments about Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens:

For a starter lense on the D200 it owns in quality, ans functuality and economicly i can get most shots in, damn good panoramas, sports shots with this lense love it

Comments about Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens:

Came as a base lens with D200 kit. I've found it to be my favorite all around lens. My prime lens collection is great for in house, but in the field this is one of my favorite zooms.

Comments about Nikon 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens:

This is a great lens. It is one that every photographer should have. I use it for portraits in my studio, and sometimes I use it on the field.