Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Versatile Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

I bought a refurbished lens and saved some money and still got the same results. GREAT purchase! It has allowed me to take my photography to the next level.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Versatile Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

I love it, it's a great lens

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Versatile Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

I recommended a friend buy a Nikon D80 with the 18-135 lens. I'm used to the pro-grade lenses with steel bayonet and metal construction. This lens is mostly plastic. Of course, it's not really targeting the pro and prosumer markets.

The lens wouldn't focus and the zoom was stiff after some use. I tried cleaning it with no luck. When I put a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 and a 70-200mm f/2.8 the D80 worked perfectly, so the problem is with this lens.

It's probably fine for most people, but if you put it to hard use, you might want to invest in a tougher lens. Also, the lens has no VR, so the 18-105mm VR DX version might be something to consider too.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Versatile Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

Wanted a small zoom for travel. Would be a good travel lens if it didn't have so many plastic parts. Barely got 3 weeks of use before getting F-- errors where the camera didn't recognize the lens on both my D80 and D300.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Versatile Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

I love this lens. It is great for all-purpose as I can get the wide angle and the zoom in one lens. I carry it everywhere.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Versatile Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

This refurbished model is absolutely an amazing deal. It looks and acts just like a brand new lens. I honestly can not find any signs of use or it being refurbished.....looks brand new to me.

Now, aside from the perfect condition, the actual attributes of the lens are excellent.

There is both smooth focus and zoom. There is zero chromatic aberration, and the glass is very sharp. Auto focus works quickly and very accurately in light to dim conditions. However, the auto focus is fairly slow in dark conditions, when not using the AF assist light.

This lens is compact, lightweight, and so versatile that it's the lens most often attached to my camera. It's good at macro, wide landscape shots, and even medium telephoto for sports and wildlife photography. It's really nice to be able to take a wide angle shot of a mountain range, then right away zoom in to 135mm to snap a photo of a deer running by. The clarity and versatility of this lens are hard to beat.

The only drawbacks are the lack of VR and that its not exactly the fastest lens around.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Versatile Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

I bought this lens for myself and an additional one for my Daughter. I've been a Nikon user for 25 years and these lenses are on par with any of Nikon's consumer grade glass. Very sharp, reasonably fast focus. There is slight vignetting and distortion at both ends of the zoom range, but I don't find it at all distressing in a lens with this range or at this price point. This is a terrific "walk around" lens. I have more expensive glass and better glass, but none that is anymore fun to use.
Not good for low light subjects such as indoor sports but great for general use. I wish I had this lens available to me in my days as a photojournalist.
Even as a refurb condition was perfect.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Versatile Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

I HAVE COMPLETELY ENJOYED THIS LENSE AND IT HAS WORKED FLAWLESSLY. I REALLY LIKE THE LITTLE BIT LONGER FOCAL LENGTH. IT WOULD BE NICE IF IT HAD VR BUT IF YOU'RE CAREFUL , YOU DON'T NEED IT.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Versatile Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

Great lens!The first thing you notice is the BIG zoom grip,with just the right zoom tention.Sharp through the entire range.Use this lens WITHIN its limitations and you will love it.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Versatile Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

Recently shot my grandsons wedding on the beach.
Moved inside and easily covered reception. No lens change.