Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

Versatile wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 2160

Key Features

SENSOR Designed for Nikon DX-format APS-C sensors
PROCESSOR N/A
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quiet AF
PHASE DETECTION N/A
VIDEO N/A
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Rubber gasket at lens mount
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ~ Limited Mount gasket only

How-to Use Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-135mm
Maximum Aperture f/3.5-5.6
Minimum Aperture f/22-38
Lens Construction 15 elements in 13 groups
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Minimum Focus Distance 0.45m (1.48 ft)
Filter Size 67mm
Weight 385g
Dimensions 73.5 x 86.5 mm