Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED vs Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED and Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Release Year 2004 2007
Release Date
MSRP 459 USD 1889 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Focal Length 18-70 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 52 mm 46 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 83 mm
Length 75 mm 133 mm
Weight 420 gr 900 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-32 HB-40
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A