Nikon 18-55 VR build quality

[paddy]

As the title really...

I'm thinking of buying this lens but a friend of mine said the build quality wasn't that great - compared to say the old 18-70mm kit lens.

He has issues with the front assembly of the lens (the parts that moves in and out as you zoom) being very wobbly.
He got rid of his in the end as he said it affected the focus.

Wondered if this was normal or if his was just duff?

 

[paddy]

I certainly wouldn't expect bombproof construction for the price but from what he was describing it sounded like a friday afternoon model.
He was saying the wobble was ~1mm in the good direction and ~5mm in the bad direction.

Which wasn't something I've read about in any of the reviews (which have all been very positive) I would have thought it would be mentioned.

I'll try and get to a camera shop tomorrow an try one out.

 

[paddy]

Received mine today (with a D3200) and there's no play that I can feel.

Thanks. Good to know they should feel solid when new.

Enjoy the D3200