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The Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED is an incredibly versatile, high-power standard-to-telephoto zoom lens designed specifically for DX-format (APS-C crop sensor) Nikon DSLRs. Boasting a flexible 7.5x zoom range, this all-in-one optics solution covers everything from sweeping wide-angle landscapes to tight sports, action, and compressed portrait frames. Packed with Nikon’s premium Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass and an ultra-fast Silent Wave Motor (SWM), it serves as the ultimate walkaround travel lens for creators looking to capture a vast array of subjects without constantly swapping lenses.
CONDITION NOTE
Complete Functional Field Kit: This lens has been fully tested and is completely operational, showing standard signs of careful handling on the exterior barrel.
Accessories Included: Ships complete with front and rear lens caps, alongside the matching dedicated plastic lens hood to block stray light flare.
Universal Digital Autofocus: Because this lens features a built-in internal autofocus motor, it will autofocus on every Nikon DX-format DSLR ever made, including entry-level bodies like the D3000-series, D5000-series, D40, and D60, as well as pro-sumer bodies.
Versatile 7.5x Zoom & Advanced Optical Engineering
Broad 27-202.5mm Equivalent Reach: Offers a highly practical 7.5x zoom matrix that replicates the field of view of a 27-202.5mm lens in the traditional 35mm full-frame format. This allows for instantaneous transitions from tight indoor architectural spaces to distant outdoor action.
Premium ED & Aspherical Array: Built with one Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass element and two hybrid aspherical lens elements. This specialized optical formula systematically minimizes chromatic aberrations, color fringing, astigmatism, and geometric distortions to ensure high-resolution, high-contrast imagery.
Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm: Outfitted with a seven-blade aperture array featuring rounded blades to make out-of-focus background elements appear soft, creamy, and highly natural.
Silent Wave Motor & Internal Focus Ergonomics
SWM (Silent Wave Motor) Autofocus: Driven by Nikon’s compact SWM technology, delivering swift, pin-point, and ultra-quiet autofocus performance. This silent operation makes it well-suited for tracking moving subjects without distracting them or introducing motor noise during audio recording.
M/A Instant Manual Override: Features Nikon’s premium M/A focus mode, allowing you to instantly switch from autofocus to manual control simply by rotating the focus ring—even during active AF servo operation—with virtually zero time lag.
Internal Focus (IF) Architecture: The internal focus layout moves only the inner optical groups during operation. The lens maintains its constant physical length through the focus range, preserving your exact subject-working distance.
Non-Rotating Front Element: The front barrel stays stationary during focusing, making it incredibly convenient to deploy circular polarizing filters or mount the Nikon Wireless Close-Up Speedlight ring system.
Close-Focus Versatility: Capable of focusing down to just 1.47 feet (45 cm) from your subject across the entire zoom spectrum, allowing for tight, impactful close-ups at the 135mm telephoto end.
COMPATIBILITY NOTICE
DX-Sensor Specific: This optic is explicitly optimized for Nikon DX-format digital sensors. It is not recommended for native use on 35mm film SLRs or full-frame FX-format digital cameras, where it will cause heavy mechanical vignetting (dark corners) unless the digital body is manually toggled into DX crop mode.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length Range: 18-135mm (27-202.5mm Full-Frame Equivalent)
Aperture Range: f/3.5-5.6 to f/22-38
Lens Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount (AF-S / G-Type Interface)
Sensor Compatibility: Nikon DX Format
Filter Thread Diameter: 67mm
Minimum Focus Distance: 1.47′ (45 cm)
Lens Optical Formula: 15 Elements in 13 Groups (1x ED, 2x Aspherical)
Diaphragm Blades: 7 Rounded Blades
Weight: Approx. 13.6 oz (385 grams)
