This is a very good lens to carry if you have a smiple project and you don't want to carry many lenses. It is exactly why I got this lens. Now there are some good things and some not very good things about this lens. Pro: 1. Versatile and lightweight 2. Wide range between wide angle and tele (mostly if you're doing full frame or film cameras) not so much in APC and small digital. 3. Good camera manufacturer 4. Cheap compared to Nikon lenses (which I love very very much) Con: 1. Aperture (lens opens up at 5.3 or something) which does not make it a very fast lens especially for low light or sports photography (i do lots of car racing photographry). Of course I compare this to my fast f:2.8 lenses from Nikon that cost almost $2000 each 2. Lens is considered soft which means you won't get the same quality or sharpness you can expect from a Nikon lens 3. In digital bodies like the D80 which has the small APC sensor, you won't get the full image or the true wide angle of 28mm.Read full review
This lens is sharper than the newer model but it is also a bit heavier, which is good for those with big hands. It is really a bargain compares to how much the newer model cost and outperforms the newer model in virtually all categories except size and weight. Plus it's made in Japan unlike the new model which is made in China. Keep in mind that with a superzoom lens it's a good idea to stop down once or twice for maximum sharpness, especially at the extreme ends. If you can get this lens for around $150 don't think twice. It really is a good performer and will not break the bank.
I like the zoom aspect of it that I can use for many different applications. I owned the lense for about a year and it needed repair. The factory repaired it for free. After several years it stopped auto focusing. It’s lite weight and I enjoyed using it.
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For the price, it is fine and fits on my old a850 camera fine
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Very good image for this compact zoom on full frame. Great for travel or casual if you get a good copy.
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I have an older model and this one is smaller and lighter.
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