Nikon NK18135GAFS 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor AF Lens - FotoConnection.com

Nikon NK18135GAFS 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor AF Lens Details:

The Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED Lens is a wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens that features Nikon ED glass, aspherical lens elements and SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for enhanced performance. With a focal length range of 18-135mm, the lens is suitable for a wide variety of shooting situations; from sports, action and portraits to wide-angle landscapes. The picture angle is equivalent to a 27-202.5mm lens in the 35mm format.

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The optical design features one ED glass element and two hybrid aspherical lens elements to assure high-resolution, high-contrast images while minimizing chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion. The compact SWM built into the lens offers the smooth and quiet autofocus performance that users have come to expect from Nikon lenses.

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Understanding Refurbished Products

What exactly does Refurbished mean?
Refurbished according to the dictionary means: To make clean, bright, or fresh again; renovate.
Refurbished electronics are products returned by customers for multiple reasons. After it is returned, it is sent back to the manufacturer and it is restored back to its original state. Following it’s restoration it goes through extensive testing then sent back to us in a new box. In most cases, the box is simple and not the original box. This does not mean that the product is of any difference then the original manufacturer box that it came in. Actually, buying refurbished products is better than buying a new product because it is much cheaper and still comes with some kind of warranty. Usually a 90-day one backs it, but that depends on the manufacturer

What  is refurbished when it comes to cameras and camcorders?
If you want a digital camera without paying top price, consider a refurbished model. Their prices are often substantially lower than the same model purchased brand new. Refurbished cameras are those returned by a purchaser to a store or manufacturer that are retested and recertified, and then resold. Consumer protection laws prohibit them for being sold again as new.  In many cases, the returned cameras were unused or hardly used at all.   Refurbished models should come with all the supplies and accessories listed on the carton such as wrist strap, USB interface and AV cables, CD-ROM containing software and drivers, and a manual. Some also included a starter memory card, proprietary battery and charger.  When buying a refurbished digital camera, make sure it is "factory" refurbished. Also make sure it has a parts and labor warranty, which can range anywhere from 90 days to up to a full year

What makes a “Refurbished" or "Reconditioned” item such an excellent purchase?

• Refurbished or reconditioned products maintain high quality standards.
• Each item is checked at least twice for proper working condition and quality. In fact, refurbished or reconditioned goods have a very low (2-percent) rate of return.
• The price you pay for a refurbished or reconditioned item is much lower than retail price.
• We guarantee every refurbished or reconditioned item you purchase for 90 Days.

Why would a product become refurbished?

• A Customer Return - Most major retailers have a 30-day return policy for their products and many consumers, for whatever reason, return products within that time period. Most of the time if there is nothing wrong with the product, a retailer will just reduce the price and resell it as an open box special - still having the new product warranty. However, if there is some sort of defect present in the product, many retailers return the product to the manufacturer were it is inspected and corrected, and then specially repackaged for sale as a refurbished item. These will typically be sold through outlets or through the largest of the manufacturer's resellers
  
  
• Shipping Damage - Many product packages can be damaged in shipping, whether due to mishandling, the elements, or other factors. In most cases the product in the box may be in perfect condition, after all manufacturers spend vast sums of money on packaging to protect their product during shipping. However, the retailer has the option to return the damaged boxes to the manufacturer. The manufacturer, then, inspects the products and repackages them for sale. But since they were returned, they cannot be sold as new products, so they are relabeled as refurbished units.


• Cosmetic Scratch or Dent - Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, a product may have a scratch, dent, or other form of cosmetic damage that does not affect the performance of the unit, but it does detract from the "newness" of the product. If the cosmetic defect occurred at the manufacturer, there are two options: sell the unit with its cosmetic damage visible or fix the damage by placing the internal components into a new cabinet or casing. Either way, the product qualifies as refurbished. Plus it has the added bonus that the internal mechanisms that were unaffected by the cosmetic damaged are still checked once again.


• Demonstration Units - At the retail store level, most retailers sell their old demos off the floor, some manufacturers will take them back, inspect and/or repair them, and send them back out as refurbished units for sale (though this is less common). This may also apply to demo units used by the manufacturer at trade shows, returned by product reviewers, and internal office use. All of these are considered refurbished units.
  
  
• Production Defect - In any assembly line production process, a specific component can show up as defective because a faulty processing chip, power supply, disc loading mechanism, or other factor. Most of the time, this is caught before the product leaves the factory, however, defects can show up after the product hits store shelves. As a result of customer returns, inoperative demos, and excessive product breakdowns within the warranty period of a specific element in the product, a manufacturer may "recall" unsold products from a specific batch or production run that either exhibits the same defect, or is expected to show this issue. When this occurs, the manufacturer can repair or upgrade all the defective and non-defective recalled units, and send them back out to retailers as refurbished units for sale.


• Opened Box - Some times, a customer asks to see what is inside, then decides not to buy. Realistically, there is no issue here other than the box was opened and was sent back to the manufacturer for repacking (or repacked by the retailer), the product can be considered refurbished (though not always - it depends on the degree of unpacking that occurred). This is because it required "factory" repacking, even though no refurbishing has occurred.


• Overstock - If a retailer has an overstock of a particular item they simply reduce the price and put the item on sale or clearance. However, sometimes, when a manufacturer introduces a new model, it will "collect" the remaining stock of the older models still on store shelves and redistribute them to specific retailers for quick sale. In this case, the item can be sold either as "a special purchase" or can be labeled as refurbished.

What This Means For The Consumer

Basically, when an electronic product is shipped back to the manufacturer, for whatever reason, it is inspected, restored to original specification (if needed), tested and/or repackaged for resale, the item can no longer be sold as "new", but can only be sold as "refurbished".

It is not always clear what the exact origin or condition of a refurbished product is. It is impossible for the consumer to know what the reason is for the "refurbished" designation for a specific product. Only the factory, or refurbishing center has knowledge of this issue or reason for the designation.

Therefore, taking all of the above possibilities into consideration, here are several questions you need to ask when shopping for a refurbished product.

• Is the refurbished unit being sold by a retailer that is also authorized to sell new products? This means that you can have confidence in that reseller.
• Does the refurbished unit have a U.S. warranty? It is always important to read the warranty carefully to avoid misunderstandings.
• Does the retailer offer a return or exchange policy for the refurbished unit? Legitimate resellers stand behind their products, whether they are new or refurbished.
• Does the retailer offer an extended service plan for the item? This doesn't mean you have to buy an extended warranty -- but whether or not they offer one indicates their degree of support for the product.

If the answers to all of these questions are positive, purchasing a refurbished product can be a very smart move. Although some refurbished products may be repaired or serviced units, it is very possible that the product merely had a minor defect during its initial production run (such as a series of defective chips, etc...) or subject to an earlier recall. However, the manufacturer can go back, repair the defect(s) and offer the units to retailers as "refurbs".

In Summary

Buying a refurbished item is a great way to get a great buy on an outstanding product at a bargain price. There is no reason the label "refurbished" should cause you to hesitate. Remember, the unit has been given more attention than a traditional "new" product. And the rule of thumb for electronics is: if they run, they will likely run forever!

The most important consideration is simply that the retailer backs up the product with some sort of return policy and warranty to the extent that you feel comfortable making the purchase.

Wide Angle Lenses

Wide angle lenses are ideal for photographers who want to capture all of the scenery in front of them.

Perfect for all applications:

• Cityscapes
• Outdoor Panoramas
• Room Interiors
• Group Shots
• Sporting Events
• Surveillance
• Travel
• Wildlife Nature Photos
  
  Dont just take a picture of the corner, show the whole room without that ring like effect fisheyes give! Installation is a breeze, so youre only moments away from a monster field of vision.
  

  Not only does it make it easier to shoot because you dont have to worry as much about exposure and focus, the shots look really cool. People want to see people; close-ups of faces and heads. Corrected Wide Angle lens allows you to get really close, filling up the frame with the whole family in one shot.

These lenses can capture virtually everything that your eyes see in front of you - from the ground at your feet to that mountain in the distance.This is why they work well for landscape photographers who really want to draw the viewer into the photograph.

They also work well for anyone who photograph indoors a lot, since you don't have a lot of working room. Let's say you want to photograph an entire room full of people - the only way to do it is to back into a corner and use the widest angle lens you can get.

Standard Lenses

Standard lenses are great for a wide range of photographic subjects, but excel at portraits. The standard lens has a focal length about the same as the diagonal measurement of the film with which it is used. The angle of view with this lens-film size combination is roughly the same at a given distance as the angle that the human eye sees clearly. For a 35mm film camera (or a full frame DSLR), the 50mm lens is considered standard.

The standard lens is great for street photography and works well for certain styles of portraiture and even fashion.Lenses in the 50mm to 75mm range create natural-looking portraits without the facial distortion that you get using a wide angle lens. Four key things combine to differentiate the standard lens from all other lenses:

• standard lenses are prime (fixed focal length),
  
• they are usually extremely sharp,
• they have a wide maximum aperture (f1.4 ), which means you can achieve shallow depth of field and handhold in extremely low light
• they show minimal distortion and provide a 'natural' looking perspective, close to the way the human eye sees

Telephoto Lens Use

Telephoto lenses also work well for portraits but also cause some distortion: the longer the focal length of a lens, the more it compresses the visual space. This means that it's harder to tell the distance between objects when you use a telephoto lens. Telephoto photos just have less depth and three-dimensionality than lenses with wider focal lengths. What are they really good at? Getting you up close and personal with subjects that are far away.

Concerts

Portraits

Getting Up-close

Sporting Events

Surveillance

Safari Drives/ or Zoo's

Telephoto lenses offer the photographer the opportunity to zoom in on a scene’s detail without moving closer to the subject. This technique is especially important if safety risks or security measures prevent photographers from moving closer to the action. Sporting events, music concerts or secret affairs are all common situations in which a telephoto lens is commonly used. Similarly, wildlife, such as African lions or frogs in the Rainforest, is also a typical subject for which photographers use telephoto lenses