WTSell: Lens - Nikon DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

[abjohn]

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Equipment Type: Lens
Equipment Brand: Nikon
Equipment Model: DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
Price (S$): 250
Description:
DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
SB - S$250
BNP - S$270

Real Name: Abjohn
Contact Number: 96381240
Email Address: abjohn@gmail.com

Condition of Item (as per guidelines): 9
Warranty Status: NIL

Package/Accessories/Extras:
Original Filter and hood

Additional Comments:
Original Filter and hood

 

[abjohn]

Thom says:

http://www.bythom.com/18135lens.htm

Drawbacks

* Variable aperture. The big issue is that at 70mm this is already an f/5.6 lens, which means that autofocus in low light can be compromised.
* Chromatic aberrations and distortion. The excellent sharpness of the lens is compromised by other visual drawbacks.
* Where's the VR? Lack of VR makes this lens less attractive.

Positives

* Very, very sharp. It's not easy to design a zoom lens that's sharp across all focal lengths and from edge to edge. Nikon has.
* Price/Performance matches. This is a slightly better lens than you'd expect for the price. Build quality doesn't exceed the price point.

 

[abjohn]

Lens still available. Prefered deal by this weekend. Will be flying off on Monday.