Price: $75.00 Payment method: PayPal Item condition: 9 Shows signs of use, but very clean Shipping instructions: Shipping INCLUDED in price: Professional packing, full insurance, and tracked CONUS delivery. Bundle with D200 body and save $20 + shipping. Zelle preferred (no fees); PayPal F&F accepted; PayPal G&S add 3%.
The original D200/D70 kit lens that's still surprisingly good.
This 18-70mm was Nikon's premium DX kit lens back in 2004 — a genuine step up from the basic 18-55mm with better build quality, metal mount, and noticeable better optics. I'm the original owner, and it's spent its life in a soft padded pouch when not mounted.
WHY THIS LENS STILL DELIVERS:
This isn't your typical cheap kit lens. The 18-70mm was designed as the flagship DX standard zoom — better glass, better build, better results. It covers 27-105mm equivalent (perfect walk-around range), focuses fast with built-in AF-S motor, and delivers sharp images where it matters. No fancy VR or constant aperture, just reliable, well-made zoom that gets the job done.
CONDITION REPORT:
- OPTICS: Clean glass with no haze, fungus, or scratches
- MECHANICS: Snappy autofocus, smooth zoom action, everything works perfectly
- BUILD: Metal mount, internal focus design, better than consumer zooms
- RANGE: 18-70mm covers everything from wide landscapes to portraits (27-105mm equivalent)
This is the VR I (original version, 2004-2009) that covered 18-70mm on DX bodies with solid image quality throughout. Not the sharpest lens ever made, but remarkably versatile and practical. Perfect for learning, travel, or as backup glass.
WHAT YOU'RE GETTING:
- Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED lens
- Nikon front cap
- Nikon rear cap
- Nikon lens hood
BUNDLE OPPORTUNITY: Add to any D200 body purchase for just $70 (save $5 + shipping). Or bundle with the 18-200mm VR superzoom. Message me for package pricing.
FS: Nikon 18-70mm DX — Original D200 Kit Lens, Sharp & Clean — $75 Shipped
