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Kit
Lens Comparison
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The Nikon D70 DSLR kit comes supplied with the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF zoom lens, which offers a field of view equivalent to 27-105mm in 35mm terms (1.5x multiplier effect). In comparison, the Canon Rebel XT / 350D kit includes the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II zoom, which covers a field of view equivalent to 29-88mm in 35mm equivalent terms (1.6x multiplier effect).
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Lens Comparison |
Nikon
AF-S DX 18-70mm |
Canon
EF-S 18- 55mm
F3.5- 5.6 II |
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Focal length |
18 to 70mm |
18 to 55mm |
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Maximum aperture |
f/3.5 - 4.5 |
f/3.5 - 5.6 |
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Focal Length in 35mm equivalent |
27-105mm |
29.8 - 88mm |
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Lens construction |
15 elements in 13 groups |
11 elements in 9 groups |
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Lens
Mount
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Metal
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Polycarbonate
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ED glass elements |
3 |
- |
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Aspherical lens elements |
1 |
- |
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Closest focusing distance |
0.38m (all focal range) |
0.28m |
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Minimum F/stop |
22-36 |
22-36 |
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Number of blades |
7 |
6 |
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Aperture ring |
No (G-type) |
No |
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AF drive |
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) drive |
USM drive |
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M/A mode |
Yes |
No |
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Focus distance indicator |
Yes (distance window) |
No |
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Focus method |
IF (Internal Focusing) |
- |
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Hood |
HB-32 supplied |
- |
| Protective Case |
Supplied
(soft pouch)
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No
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Filter attachment size |
67mm |
58mm |
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Rotating attachment ring |
Does not rotate (good with filters) |
Rotates |
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Diameter x length |
73 x 75.5mm (2.9 x 3.0in.) |
68.5 x 66mm (2.7 x 2.6in.) |
| Compatibility |
All
Nikon Digital SLR cameras
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Select
Canon Digital SLR cameras
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Weight (approximate) |
390g (12.5oz.) |
190g (6.1oz.) |
Both images were captured from the same position with the respective lenses set to maximum telephoto (55mm and 70mm respectively).
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Nikon
D70 with AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED |
Canon
EOS Digital Rebel with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Landscape Scene Mode ISO 200 Auto White Balance 55mm Setting (88mm equivalent in 35mm terms) |
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