Nikon 2216_EDI_1

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

1. Q3 201952/1003.2★5 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens for its versatile zoom range and compact size, but others reported severe autofocus issues with moving subjects and poor image quality on adapted cameras.

   • 👎Autofocus fails on moving subjects; poor consistency even across multiple copies and camera bodies.
   • 👎Image quality poor when used with FTZ adapter on Nikon Z7; washed out and blurry.
   • 👍Versatile zoom range and good balance for travel and safari; compact and lightweight.
   • 🤔Lens hood not included; some buyers disappointed by omission and unclear product info.
2. Q2 201971/1004.4★7 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens as versatile, sharp, and lightweight for travel. One reported a dark vignette at no zoom, and another noted the lens extends on its own.

   • 👍Versatile all-in-one zoom, sharp and lightweight for travel.
   • 👎Dark vignette at no zoom ruins full-frame use.
   • 🤔Lens extends by itself at extreme angles.
   • 👍Refurbished lens arrived like new and works well.
3. Q1 201975/1003.8★4 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, wide range, and VR, but one reported a defect with stiff zoom past 25mm.

   • 👍Sharp lens with wide focal range and nice bokeh.
   • 👍Lightweight with effective VR for handheld shots.
   • 👍Good value and convenience for travel photography.
   • 👎Defective zoom mechanism stiff past 25mm out of box.
4. Q4 201871/1004.3★7 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens as lightweight and versatile for travel, but one reported severe focus defects even after replacement, calling it substandard.

   • 👍Lightweight and versatile all-in-one lens for travel and everyday use.
   • 👍Sharp images and responsive controls for a superzoom.
   • 👎Focus defects reported; first copy was defective, replacement still substandard.
   • 🤔Good value for price but not the sharpest lens available.
5. Q3 201893/1004.8★6 reviews

   Buyers praise this lens as sharp, lightweight, and versatile for travel and general use. One noted a slightly tight zoom spot, but overall satisfaction is high.

   • 👍Sharp image quality and good VR performance, exceeding expectations.
   • 👍Lightweight design makes it ideal for all-day carry and travel.
   • 👍Versatile all-in-one lens covering wide to telephoto range.
   • 🤔One user reported a slightly tight spot in the zoom ring.
6. Q2 201896/1004.8★5 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens as an excellent travel companion, compact, and versatile, replacing multiple lenses. One noted a minor deduction but overall satisfaction was high.

   • 👍Excellent travel lens, compact and lightweight.
   • 👍Replaces multiple lenses, simplifies gear.
   • 👍Fast focus and smooth operation.
   • 👍Durable construction and good optics.
7. Q1 201887/1004.7★3 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens as a good value all-in-one option with great image quality and ergonomic design, though some noted lens flare and a missing hood.

   • 👍Great value and image quality for an all-in-one lens.
   • 👍Lightweight and ergonomic, ideal for travel or light setups.
   • 🤔Lens flare noted; hood sold separately, but overall fair for price.
   • 👍Good service and convenient all-around performance.
8. Q3 201777/1004.5★13 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens for its versatility, crisp images, and convenience of replacing multiple lenses. A few noted softness at high zoom, shakiness, and a rattling issue.

   • 👍Versatile all-in-one lens eliminates need for multiple lenses.
   • 👍Crisp, sharp images across zoom range; great for travel and everyday use.
   • 👎Soft and shaky at high zoom; faces blurry, detail poor.
   • 👎Lens rattles for no apparent reason; pictures still fine.
9. Q2 2017100/1005.0★8 reviews

   All 8 reviews are 5-star. Buyers praise the lens as a versatile, all-in-one travel solution with good image quality and VR.

   • 👍Excellent all-in-one travel lens for DX bodies, covering wide to telephoto.
   • 👍Good image quality, sharp and crisp photos, especially after lens corrections.
   • 👍VR helps in low light; compact and reasonable weight for travel.
   • 👍Great value and price point; good upgrade from 18-140mm.
10. Q1 201786/1004.6★7 reviews

    Buyers praised the lens as a versatile travel companion with sharp focus and good low-light performance, though some noted it is slightly heavy and lacks macro capability.

    • 👍Sharp focus and good image quality across the zoom range.
    • 👍Convenient all-in-one lens for travel, eliminating lens changes.
    • 🤔Slightly heavy for extended carry, but lighter than some alternatives.
    • 👎Lacks macro feature and has some barrel distortion at 18mm.

Based on 108 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.