There's lots of detailed reviews so I'm going to summarize from my perspective. It's the highest rated Wii game and for a good reason. It's beyond fun. Even though you might not think a fight game will be so highly rated, it's actually really entertaining and a great way to entertain in a house party. One warning you'll leave with sore fingers. Two thumbs way up!
May 03, 2008
Versatile, jack of all trades, ms of none, the sweeper
There's many detailed reviews about this lens. People waste too much time eternally examining charts and numbers. To me a lens is great if it gets the job done and it makes it easy for me to do that job.
The 24-120VR is the evolution of the original "street sweeper" Nikon 24-120 which wasn't the greatest, but it was a huge hit with journalists for going from super wide to short tele in a sweep of the zoom ring.
Having the original one, I can safely say this is a much improved version of the same concept. It feels much better built than the original. Doesn't have an aperture ring so it limits in which camera can be used, still it's great in his role of "street sweeper" now with the added benefit of VR to help reduce blur and vibration. As the original, not the sharpest or brightest, but just great for all around.
It has the advantage that if you use it with DX format digital cameras, it turns into a 36-180 35mm equivalent which still is a very usable range (remember when a 35-105 was great, well this one is better)
If you can get it used, for around $300 in excellent shape you'll be in business. Keep an eye for looseness in the zoom mechanism. If it has a lot of play, that's a good sign of an abused unit. It should be firm all around.
As always my recommendation remains, don't buy this or any lens from pro photographers since they tend to abuse their units. I always forget that rule and end up regretting it every time. Check carefully the sellers feedback for indications of pro usage of items. That's a big no-no.
Another thing, it seems that sooner or later the now called FX will become standard with Nikons at some point. So lenses that are full framed 35mm like this will become valuable once again. Good investment for now and the future.
Enjoy and sweep a lot!
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Sep 27, 2008
Be a SEAL for day!
Superb game with a great story and excellent play. No an insanely difficult or shallow FPS, makes you learn strategy on how to move and operate. Missions allow you to grow and prepare for next. Lots of replay value. Multiple play modes. Two thumbs way high up.