Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm
The refurbished Nikon lens generally arrives in excellent condition, often looking and performing like new. Users praise the image quality, quiet autofocus, and great value for the price. A few minor issues include packaging discrepancies (white box vs. bubble wrap) and some dust on the lens body, but these do not affect functionality.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Quiet autofocus
- Great value for money
- Like-new condition
- Well-packaged
Cons
- Packaging not as described
- Dust on lens body
- No image attachment option in review
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast f/1.4 aperture, and beautiful bokeh, making it a favorite for low-light and portrait photography on APS-C cameras. Users consistently highlight its solid build quality and excellent value for money. However, some reviewers report inconsistent autofocus, particularly at longer distances, and occasional chromatic aberration or vignetting wide open. A few copies have exhibited noisy or unreliable AF motors, especially in video mode.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Inconsistent autofocus at distance
- Chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting wide open
- Noisy AF motor in some copies
- Soft corners at f/1.4
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm | Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 9 |
| Groups | — | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 448 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.14★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.