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I need some advice on the 18-135 AF-S IF ED G lens
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<blockquote data-quote="phillymike" data-source="post: 213567" data-attributes="member: 15642"><p>I bought the same lens off of Craigs list for ~$50... I did not realize it at the time, but it seems to not focus very well, sometimes not at all. Even when the camera indicates it is in focus, I also find many of the images are 'soft'.</p><p></p><p>I think that there is something wrong with the motor/gear train, but I am too chicken to buy the replacement part off of ebay and try to install it myself (it does not look like you have to completely disassemble the lens to fix the motor, just have to remove some plastic bits without touching the optical barrel). Also, how much money would I dump into a lens that is only worth ~$100 - $150.</p><p></p><p>The lens also went through a 'field' adjustment the other weekend during my son's soccer practice. After the impact, it actually seemed to focus better <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />, the bad part is that I now need a new lens shade <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />. It is really nice to have a walk around / disposable lens.</p><p></p><p>In any case, aside from the focus issues, I really like the lens. Even with it's focus issues, I use it all of the time. I like to think of it as my lens that goes to '11'. When you require that little extra throw, it allows you to go there (as opposed to the modern 18-105).</p><p></p><p>VR would be nice, but not a necessity, especially when you can just vary the ISO (to some extent). What I really want is a wider aperture, because VR does not help if you want fast shutter speeds for 'action/sports' shots.</p><p></p><p>In any case, it appears that you got some really good deals with your equipment, and as far as I can tell, you can always resell the Nikon lenses (bodies may be another story).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="phillymike, post: 213567, member: 15642"] I bought the same lens off of Craigs list for ~$50... I did not realize it at the time, but it seems to not focus very well, sometimes not at all. Even when the camera indicates it is in focus, I also find many of the images are 'soft'. I think that there is something wrong with the motor/gear train, but I am too chicken to buy the replacement part off of ebay and try to install it myself (it does not look like you have to completely disassemble the lens to fix the motor, just have to remove some plastic bits without touching the optical barrel). Also, how much money would I dump into a lens that is only worth ~$100 - $150. The lens also went through a 'field' adjustment the other weekend during my son's soccer practice. After the impact, it actually seemed to focus better :), the bad part is that I now need a new lens shade :(. It is really nice to have a walk around / disposable lens. In any case, aside from the focus issues, I really like the lens. Even with it's focus issues, I use it all of the time. I like to think of it as my lens that goes to '11'. When you require that little extra throw, it allows you to go there (as opposed to the modern 18-105). VR would be nice, but not a necessity, especially when you can just vary the ISO (to some extent). What I really want is a wider aperture, because VR does not help if you want fast shutter speeds for 'action/sports' shots. In any case, it appears that you got some really good deals with your equipment, and as far as I can tell, you can always resell the Nikon lenses (bodies may be another story). [/QUOTE]
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