I shoot with the AF 18-135 for almost 2 years. Interestingly at 18-105 was for me at first the VR. In this regard, I have s at 105mm s shot comparison shots with about 1/15 to 1/125 of the hand. The comparison shows up about 1/60 s significant benefits for VR. Even at 1/15 s recordings with VR were still quite sharp, the VR without useless (always 5 vs.. With / without VR). When 1/125 s can be seen, as expected, no difference. Otherwise, this glass seems to me to be a kind of successor to the 18-135, which I subjectively notice a slightly warmer color rendering. Sharpness and contrast are very good for this price range. The sometimes significant distortion must if necessary. (Photos architecture u. Ä.) Be corrected by post (similar to 18-135mm). Also measured at the lower price has 18-105VR my clear recommendation for all-round use. If you want more, much more needs to spend more money.