Comparison of Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor and Nikon 24-85mm ƒ/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor

Attribute	Nikon 24-85mm ƒ/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor ×	Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor ×
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 29.00	3.50 - 25.00
Filter Size (mm)	72	67
Notes	VR II Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops correction); Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)	DX Nikkor for use with Nikon Digital SLR models only. Lens hood, case included.
Closest Focus (m)	0.38	0.38
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.22	0.16
Diameter (mm)	78	73
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
APS Equivalent	36 - 127mm	27 - 105mm
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Image Circle	35mm	APS-C
Focal Length (mm)	24.00 - 85.00	18.00 - 70.00
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Name	Nikon 24-85mm ƒ/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor	Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor
Weight (g)	465	390
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	28.50 - 84.50	22.80 - 76.00
Lens Construction	16 Elements in 11 groups, including 1 ED and 3 Aspherical element	15 elements in 13 groups, including 3 ED and 1 aspherical elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Length (mm)	82	75
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Focus Details	Internal; Silent Wave motor; M/A switch	Internal; AF-S "Silent Wave" motor with full-time manual focus override