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DA 16-85 or 18-135?

Started Jan 25, 2016 | Discussions thread
gumby2 Regular Member • Posts: 198
Re: DA 16-85 or 18-135?

Model Mike wrote:

Since getting the 16-85, I rarely use my 18-135. But that recommendation has to be qualified.

If you get a good one, the 18-85 is stellar. My first one was very nice indeed optically, but sadly the AF was faulty and had to be returned. The second one was badly decentred. My third is OK, but I don't feel it's quite as good as #1.

As always with these more complex lenses, sample variation plays a part.

Thats what has been going on!  they sent me your returns!!!  just kidding, but my first had AF problems, the second I just sent back badly decentered, and waiting on my third (and last try)

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