
[ND] Rating — 8.5 Stars
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
Lens Elements
SIC - Super Integrated Coating
ASP - Aspherical lens elements
IF - Internal Focus
D - Distance information
SWM - Silent Wave Motor
DX - Nikon DX-Format digital SLRs
The Nikon Nikkor DX 18-135mm Zoom lens has a large range, equivalent to a 27-202.5mm lens in the 35mm format.
The Nikon 18-135mm DX Zoom Lens is a great lens because:
- You can lighten your bag. Why carry 3-4 lenses when this can replace them.
- You wont have to change your lens as much because of the larger range
With an average selling price of $400.00, the Nikon Nikkor 18-135mm DX Zoom lens is a well priced high quality lens.
Where to buy?
Nikon Store @ RitzCamera.com
Nikon Lenses at Ebay
Nikon DX 18-135mm Zoom Features
- One ED glass and two aspherical lens elements
- Incorporates a compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet focusing
- Two focus modes, [A] and [M], are available
- Enables focusing from as close as 45cm (17.7 in.) from the subject through its entire focal range
- The IF design provides a constant lens length and eliminates rotation of the front lens element, facilitating the use of circular polarizing filters
- Seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening
Nikon DX 18-135mm Zoom Specifications
Focal Length: 18mm – 135mm (equivalent to a 27-202.5mm lens in 35mm format)
Maximum aperture: f/3.5 - 5.6
Minimum aperture: f/22 - 38
Focal length scale: 18, 24, 35, 50, 70, 105, 135 mm
Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups (one ED glass elements, two aspherical lens elements)
Picture angle: 76° - 12°
Minimum focus range: 0.45m (1.5 ft.) (through the entire zoom range)
Aperture range: f/3.5 to f/22 (at 18mm) f/5.6 to f/38 (at 135mm)
Focus method: Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
Attachment size: 67mm
Dimensions: (approx.) 2.9 in. x 3.4 in. (80 x 143.5mm)
Weight: (approx.) 13.6 oz (745g)
Included accessories: LC-67 67mm snap-on front lens cap, LF-1 rear lens cap, HB-32 bayonet hood, CL-0915 flexible lens pouch
Optional accessories: 67mm screw-in filters






ust wanna confirm.. is this lens a VR lens and if not then what is price difference if i go for a VR lens
This is not a VR lens, the closest lens to this would be the 18-200mm that has the VR lens. If you look at it on that page you can see some prices from a few places. It costs around $720-$850.