Kit Lens

[Mr Rotty]

I apologise in advance if this question has been asked many times but until i'm used to some of your terminology i'll be forced to ask from time to time. What is the kit lens I hear people making reference to? Is it the one that comes with the D70 package? While we're there, what is a gitzo?

[birddog114]

I apologise in advance if this question has been asked many times but until i'm used to some of your terminology i'll be forced to ask from time to time. What is the kit lens I hear people making reference to? Is it the one that comes with the D70 package? While we're there, what is a gitzo?

The kit lens is the Nikkor AF-S 18-70/f.3.5- 5.6 and it's bundled with the D70 camera.
The Gitzo is the brand of tripod.

[W00DY]

Is it the one that comes with the D70 package?

It was the original lens which came with the D70, I beleive there are deals out at he moment which include different lenses.

The general feel on the forum is you are best to buy the D70 with the kit lens as it is a very solid lens.

W00DY

[MCWB]

Actually it's an AF-S DX 18-70 f/3.5-4.5 G IF ED, but yup, what Birdy and W00DY said, it's a good lens for the price.

[MHD]

hehe thats Cool Rotty!

In my opnion the kit lens is one thing that sets the D70 apart from the rest...

Pros:
Sharp (not pro level sharp but much sharper than its price tag suggests)
Internal focusing: The lens does not rotoate when focusing or zooming... VERY usefull when using polarisers or grad ND filters
Ultrasonic motor: Focuses fast and quiet
18mm wide angle is very nice
Good solid build... this is a real lens
Comes with lens hood

Cons:
A fair amount of geometric distortion (but you have to pay real money to get a lens without it)
And other things associated with not being a pro lens (no f/2.8, no VR, no rubber seal on mount to keep crud out)

[Mr Rotty]

Thanks guys, good answers. At my level, every little bit helps

[Alex]

I apologise in advance if this question has been asked many times but until i'm used to some of your terminology i'll be forced to ask from time to time. What is the kit lens I hear people making reference to? Is it the one that comes with the D70 package? While we're there, what is a gitzo?

The kit lens is the Nikkor AF-S 18-70/f.3.5- 5.6 and it's bundled with the D70 camera.
The Gitzo is the brand of tripod.

And while we are here, Birddog, why is it f3.5-5.6 as max aperture? Is it max aperture at extreme focal lengths, i.e. 3.5 at 18 mm and 5.6 at 70 mm?

Thanks
Alex

[Glen]

Alex, yes.

[MCWB]

Yes, but as per my earlier post it's actually f/4.5 at 70 mm.

[Alex]

Thanks for the replies, guys.

Alex