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

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

Focal length
18–135 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
385 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
86.5 mm
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At a Glance

Its large zoom range makes this superzoom for APS-C Nikon F-mount flexible, corresponding to 27-203 mm on full frame. At 385 g it is compact. Aspherical elements, ED glass and internal focusing are among the features. It focuses down to 45 cm, a magnification of 0.24x. It suits travel and everyday shooting.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
135 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/38
Elements
15
Groups
13
Weight
385 g (0.85 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:4.2 (0.24×)
Length
86.5 mm (3.41 in)
Diameter
73.5 mm (2.89 in)

Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF fit?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27-203 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IFNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VRTokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DXSigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal length18-135 mm18-140 mm16.5-135 mm18-125 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.8-5.6
Weight385 g490 g610 g490 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm77 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm45 cm50 cm35 cm
Length86.5 mm97 mm78 mm89 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnoyes
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF have image stabilization?

No, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF weigh?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF weighs 385 g. It is 86.5 mm long with a diameter of 73.5 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF use?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF a full-frame lens?

No, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-203 mm in full-frame terms.

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