Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED and Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Name Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Release Year 1999 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A 459 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-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 70 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Focal Length 28-70 mm 18-70 mm
Zoom Range 42 mm 52 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 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 121 mm 73 mm
Length 88 mm 75 mm
Weight 935 gr 420 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-19 HB-32
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A