Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens # 16432853 (White Box)

Image quality and ease of handling exceeded my expectations.

Although the item was listed as new, it was clear to me when I got it that the box had been previously opened. The warranty card and other paperwork that usually comes with a new product was not present. The instruction manual showed signs of being handled. The lens was clean and looks new but I yet have to try it and see that it works properly. I will contact Fuji to see if I can register the product for warranty.

I took it out of the box and the first stand-out thing was the feeling of forcing the zoom, it was sort of grindy and not smooth.with the camera lens toward the ground, the lens just falls to full extension.One time manual focus would not work, had to turn everything off and start again, never had that on any other lens.The picture is not bad, no complaints for the price.Just not a great lens.. the zoom range is excellent though, great travel lens..

This lens takes nice photos for the price, minding that on cloudy days in my experience ISO 800 or 1600 is ideal for adequate IS at max telephoto. It focus hunts as quickly as it focuses when zooming, which seems acceptable for a lens in this price range. However, I am disappointed that any lens as this from Fujifilm collects dust. Even with the dust cap on when not in use, a speck of dust appears near the bottom-center inside the lens, causing focusing problems. Build quality is what you expect from this brand, which is very good. Just is not environmentally sealed as advertised. I had to return the lens only after about an hour of use. Recommended for professionals, probably not here.