Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Prices & availability
Specification comparison
Highlighted rows differ between the two models.
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Mount | nikon-f | nikon-f |
| Optics | ||
| Focal (difference) | 18-105 mm | 18-70 mm |
| Aperture (difference) | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Prime | No | No |
| Stabilization (difference) | Yes | No |
Verdict
Pick Model A if you need the extra reach to 105 mm and don’t mind the slightly dimmer f/5.6 maximum aperture at the long end. Model B stays the better choice if you prefer a lighter, more compact zoom and want to save 13 EUR while still covering the most-used 18–70 mm range.