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

poor picture quality for 35-50 mm and 135 mm at the edges of the frame, visible chromatic aberration at the ends of the focal length range, large geometric distortion for the whole focal length range, huge vignetting at 18 mm and 135 mm, poor...

To take the place of the Nikkor 18-70 mm, Nikon released a new model - the Nikkor 18-135 mm with more universal parameters and an equally good price. Unfortunately, nothing is for free. Very good picture quality in the center of the frame is offset by...

Silent Wave Motor, useful focal range

Distortion, some fringing

The focal range of this lens is very useful, covering wide angles and the mid-telephoto range without pushing the boundaries of what's acceptable. Compromises have been made to produce the lens on budget, but overall this could be a good...