Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras (Renewed)

First of all, I have to say that I am very satisfied with this lens. Prior to this purchase, I was using kit lenses with my D7500. Autofocus with D7500 always seemed slow and imprecise; sometimes it just didn't seem to work at all. With this lens, the autofocus works almost flawlessly. My earlier problem was cheap lenses, not the D7500. During a recent vacation, I took over 2000 photos and videos with this lens. They are generally good quality. However, I did get some vignetting when the lens was fully extended, and light was dim late on a cloud afternoon.Second, a still curious about the origin of the lens. It was definitely new; in fact, the first few times I extended it, it was still quite stiff, but loosened up immediately. The lens was absolutely clean and free of dust. I am certain that no one had used it before! So, why did this lens claim to be reconditioned?Theory 1: There is gold paint on raised lettering near the mount; on mine, the gold paint was uneven, thicker on the outer side and thinner on the in side. Maybe this was viewed by Nikon as a quality defect and the lens couldn't be sold as new.Theory 2: Nikon has of course discontinued the whole D series of cameras, and there is no longer a market for lenses in new cameras. Perhaps Nikon had overproduced these lenses, and realizing that they might never sell them, dumped them on the liquidator market. My lens arrived by itself in plain box (no printing), and there was absolutely no documentation with it. However, it did come with an aftermarket lens hood. This wasn't indicated on Amazon when I ordered, and I ordered a separate hood when I ordered this lens. So, now I can lose one! Shouldn't be hard to do, since I lose my glasses 8-10 times a day.

I have 3 lenses for my D5100. 1 of which was the 18-55 kit lense. I was using the kit lense for the every day lense for those quick photo op moments where you need to have a lense on the camera around the house and other similar venues. I've taken some stunning photos with that particular lenses and it should not be counted as junk from the factory. However, the lenses auto focus just wasn't fast or hard a difficult time focusing; and as a result, plenty of missed, golden opportunities. Plus there were times in which I needed a little more further reach.I've done some homework and compared another Nikkor lense that fit the bill. The other was an 18-70 (I think) with equally good reviews. I chose the 18-140 based on 3 specifications namely the extra reach and the metal mounting plate. So I saved a bit more and waited patiently. Then theres a decent price gap between new and refurbished. At the time of my purchase there was a little more than a $100 difference. So I saved money there. One notable yet expected difference is in the weight. This lense is definitely heavier than the kit lense. It even feels like a better build (it should, it's a much better lens). However it's not something that you can won't grow into. You'll like it feel of it better than the kit.Well worth the extra time and effort. This lense is light years better than the 18-55 kit lense in every sense of the word. Again, I'm not spitting on the kit lense. Read reviews, do just a bit of research; Google "nikon 18-55 kit lense vs (whatever yer considering)". Don't just rely solely on people's reviews. But I whole heartedly recommend that you consider this lense to replace the kit lens. Nothing wrong with getting factory refurbished lenses either. But when it arrives it had better be in the white box with a new factory manual otherwise it ain't factory refurbished. If you get other than factory refurbished, just make arrangements with Amazon to return and replace. It's no problem to get what you expect from Amazon.

Nice product

the lens works and focuses like new.

I ordered one of these lens and got it within days. When I went to put it on my camera it would not seat properly and grinded as I screwed it on. I sent that one back. The second one was better but still had some difficulty with the attachment-not smooth like my other 6 lens but I am keeping it for now. I have 90-days to return it so I am going to test it out. It takes great pictures though and it is a very versatile lens. I love only having one lens for so many purposes. It is a bit heavy, but compared to my 300 mm lens it is a dream. I took some pictures at my Wife's birthday party the other night and they were just fine. I just don't know if I can live with the issue of the grinding when I put the lens on. This lens was a great deal and it is vey functional, and looks brand new.

I've been using this lens for a few months and it's become my go-to lens for everything that is not close-up. Great, crisp shots. Decent autofocus. Adjusting the lens framing is stiffer than my other lenses, but it's really not a big deal. I'm very happy with this purchase!

This refurbished lensis an economical addition to my photo tools. ~8x zoom, with Nikon quality

The outer appearance looks good, can be seen as new. The lens is a little tight when selecting the focal position. Noticed a difference in A and M mode in the lense. M mode picture has more light.