Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
The lens stands out with a 7.5x zoom spanning 18-135mm, an ED glass element that controls chromatic aberrations, and an AF-S motor delivering fast, quiet autofocus. A seven-blade rounded diaphragm renders pleasing out-of-focus backgrounds, and the 67mm filter thread accepts common accessories, while the renewed option offers tested reliability at a lower cost. This lens is best for DSLR beginners and travel photographers needing a single, affordable cover-all zoom for everyday shooting.
Focal length 18-135mm
Aperture f/3.5
Mount Nikon F
Weight 476 g
af type AF-S
lens type zoom
73 Overall Score
Price $178
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 135 |
| Elements | 15 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | AF-S |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 448 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-135mm | 28-75mm | 20-60mm | 28mm | 13-33mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | L-Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 476 | 540 | 350 | 865 | 132 | 320 |
| AF Type | AF-S | VXD | stepping motor | HSM | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | standard-zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm | 53.7 | 75.9 | 58.6 | 61 | 61.6 | 77.9 | 63.4 | 95.7 | 80.4 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 70.1 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 84.6 | 80.5 | 77.9 | 85 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 82.5 | 66.9 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 0 | 81.4 | 68.9 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Compare | 53.7 | 96.9 | 49.7 | 74.6 | 97 | 96.8 | 80.5 | 33.3 | 63.7 | 37.8 |
| Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 93 | 48.1 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 0 | 77.5 | 3.3 | 93.4 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 73.5 | 96.2 | 45.2 | 77.9 | 0 | 33.3 | 71.4 | 83.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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