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By tc

from Albany, NY

About Me Photo Enthusiast

1/11/2010

Great lens for the price

4.0

PROS

Consistent Output
Sharp Focus
Quick Focus

CONS

BEST USES

Landscape/Scenery
Portraits
Travel
Night Photography

Comments:

Very pleased with solid build and overall sharp results. Not much softness wide open and focus quicker than was mentioned in some reviews. Zoom is a little stiff, but no creep.

By Chula

from San Diego

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

11/24/2009

Well worth the money

4.0

PROS

Quick Focus
Consistent Output
Strong Construction

CONS

Heavy

BEST USES

Landscape Photography
General Use

Comments:

I used the lens for general indoor and landscape on the D300. Perfect for indoor low illumination. Not very heavy.

By Jimmil43

from NY

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

10/21/2009

Love it

5.0

PROS

Sharp Focus

CONS

NONE

BEST USES

Landscape Photography
General Use

Comments:

This lens is quickly becoming my favorite zoom.

By Javo

from Cincinnati, OH

About Me Professional

10/06/2009

Expected performance for the value....

3.0

PROS

Value
Rugged
Easily Interchangeable
Lightweight
Consistent Output
Sharp Focus

CONS

Lens Creep
Cheap lens hood
Slow Focus

BEST USES

Transportation
Night Photography
Special Effects
Sports/Action

Comments:

Main reason for purchase of this lens if the 2.8 factor for low light and successor to the normal 17-50 but w/ the upgrade of VC. The VC works amazingly during lighted conditions but at low light conditions it reduces the focusing speed making this a poor lens for low light sports or action subject. Lens is sharp at all F-stops specially at 4-7f. Distortion is minimal at widest point but it's towards the corner and at 2.8 which is expected. Overall great lens specially for the price and compared to the Nikkor 17-55 it's definitely a great bargain mainly it's compact size, weight, lens sharpness and VC option. Definitely a must have on your bag. Bought this lens to use w/ my D300.

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