Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
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 Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN Art lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, fast constant aperture, and compact internal zoom design. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras like the Canon R7 and Fujifilm bodies. A few questions about compatibility with specific cameras and features like weather sealing and aperture ring are noted, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast constant f/1.8 aperture
- Compact internal zoom design
- Lightweight build
- Sharp and bright photos
Cons
- No weather sealing mentioned
- No manual aperture ring on some mounts
- Compatibility questions with full-frame cameras
- Expensive for some buyers
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 17 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 448 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
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 Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
