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Specifications:
| Manufacturer | Nikon Nikkor |
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| Model | AF-S DX 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF |
| Lens style | Universal zoom |
| Focal length | 18 - 135 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 - 5.6 |
| Angle of view | 76 - 12 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.45 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1:4.1 |
| Minimum aperture | 38 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Auto focus type | AF |
| Lens Construction | 15 elements / 13 groups |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm |
| Macro | No |
| Available mounts | Nikon F |
| Dimensions | 73.5 x 86.5 mm |
| Weight | 385 g |
| Additional information | Marketed 2006 |
Average rating (3 owners reviews).
| Build quality | 2.33 |    |
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| Optical quality | 3.00 | |
| Value for money | 3.67 | |
| Overall | 3.00 | |
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Owner since: 3 years
Price: D80 Kit
User profile: Semipro
Cons: Too large distortion (especially at 18mm & 35mm); Visible vignetting large open at every focal length; Visible CA-s at 18mm & 135mm; Weak construction (including the plastic mount).
Pros: Very good sharpness in the center of the image; Good contrast; Good focal range.
Summary: I borrowed this lens from a friend on several occasions and I've shot a large number of photos with it (on D80 and D90). I recently tested it against the AF-D 50mm f1.8 where at it held itself quite well. If it weren't for the large distortion and the weak construction it would have been a very good all-rounder. Even so, if you go around its weaknesses, you can get very good pictures.
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Owner since: 1 year
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User profile: Semipro
Cons: one of worst Nikon lenses anymore. Massive vignetting and incredible pincushion distortion. Cheap construction with simbolic MF and plastic bayonet.
Pros: decent resolution
Summary: fortunatelly, this lens is not offered anymore with kit DSLr!
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Owner since: 3 years
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User profile: Semipro
Cons: Plastic lens mount Lack of VR Geometric distortion at extreme zoom ranges Registers as "no lens attached" occasionally
Pros: Very sharp Light weight Smooth operation Very useful zoom range Excellent value for money
Summary: Despite its nominal "average" build quality this lens has provided me with sharp images in a wide variety of less than favourable persona- use situations. It has never failed me despite quite heavy use and has proven to be an excellent purchase decision for my go-anywhere personal Nikon D40.
