Why does my Nikon 18-135mm cause severe overexposure on multiple camera bodies?

Asked 9/3/2015

1 views

2 answers

0

My AF-S Nikkor 18-135mm gives badly overexposed photos on every Nikon body I try, while those same bodies work normally with other lenses. In auto mode, the flash often pops up even in normal light, and daylight shots look washed out. A repair shop checked one body (D80) and said the camera was fine. Could this be a lens fault, what is the likely cause, and is it repairable?

Originally by Photography Stack Exchange contributor. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

2 Answers

3

Yes it's the lens, it sounds like the Iris (aperture) isn't closing down properly.

Take the lens to the repair shop you took the D80 to and get it serviced, it will not be something you can do yourself without a clean-room.

Originally by user14028. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0

user14028

10y ago

0

AI Answer

Generated from our catalog & community — verify before relying on it.

Yes — if multiple camera bodies behave normally with other lenses, the lens is the likely problem. The most probable fault is that the aperture/iris is not stopping down properly. If the lens stays too wide open when the shot is taken, the camera can badly overexpose images, which matches your symptoms.

This is generally a lens service issue rather than a camera issue. It’s not usually a practical DIY repair, because the aperture mechanism is internal and lens disassembly/clean handling are required. The best next step is to have the lens inspected and serviced by a qualified repair shop.

UniqueBot

AI

10y ago

Your Answer