This is the lens that every camera should have coming out from store!
With a ratio of 11.1x [27-300 in 35mm film], outstanding everyday quality, lite enough to carry around, and very affordable for most of us, this is your choice if you’re about to replace your everyday lens, or want an "only one lens option". You may open wide or get close enough on most situations. The ADI function works great when using with flash, especially with external units, well balanced pictures and colors. Most of us may be can't afford an Carl Zeiss lens, owning this lens makes you fell as if you have one. You might won't get it for less than $250, but if you do, don't think it twice, get one or two, one more for your friend.