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

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 E ED VR.

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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 E ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
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 E ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20052
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Release Year 2004 2015
Release Date 2015-08-04
MSRP 459 USD 1599 USD
Last known price 0 USD 1596 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 E ED VR
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 E ED VR
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 E ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
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 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 20 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements + nano crystal and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
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 Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 88 mm
Length 75 mm 155 mm
Weight 420 gr 1070 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-32 HB-74
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied:
LC-82 82mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
HB-74 Lens Hood
CL-M3 Semi-Soft Lens Case