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<blockquote data-quote="TwistedThrottle" data-source="post: 789062" data-attributes="member: 46724">[USER=46690]@Dangerspouse[/USER]I've never used it but if possible I'd suggest trying this lens out first before 100% all in, (unless the deal is too good to pass up) or at least buy from a place you can return it if you don't like it.&nbsp; Compared to your kit lens, (I don't know which kit lens you have) its going to be awesome, far superior to your kit lens but also quite a bit more heavy and not as enjoyable on an out-n-about adventure.&nbsp; You will loose VR if your kit lens has VR, but gain the constant fast aperture.&nbsp;&nbsp; This is the lens D500 owners raved about until the 16-80 rolled out and then the 16-80 became the kit lens for D500's.&nbsp; It'd be great to be able to test both.&nbsp; The 16-80 has VR as well as Nano coating and is a little lighter but its variable aperture, f2.8-f4 and extends when zoomed, (if that matters to you).&nbsp; The Nano coating is what seems to set apart the new glass from the old, pro vs armature -and in the case of Mirrorless- S vs non S glass, (there's other newer coatings as well but from what I can tell, S gets Nano, non S doesn't.).&nbsp; The 16-80 received better reviews than the FX equivalent -the 24-120 f4 which I have and is awesome.&nbsp; I've used it both on FX &amp; DX bodies and was very happy except for the lens creep, wish it had a lock like the 16-80 does.&nbsp; I chose door number 3 and went with the Sigma 18-35 f1.8 (get the dock too- its essential).&nbsp; It was faster than the 17-55 and had more to offer since I already had the 24-120.&nbsp; and a nifty 50 f1.8.&nbsp; I don't use it much for out-n-about due to the weight and the lack of weather sealing.&nbsp; Of the 3, I don't think you can make a wrong decision, but keep in mind the weight and what the purpose of the lens would be and how it works in with the other lenses you have in your kit.&nbsp; Good luck and let us know what you decide!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="TwistedThrottle, post: 789062, member: 46724"] [USER=46690]@Dangerspouse[/USER] I've never used it but if possible I'd suggest trying this lens out first before 100% all in, (unless the deal is too good to pass up) or at least buy from a place you can return it if you don't like it. Compared to your kit lens, (I don't know which kit lens you have) its going to be awesome, far superior to your kit lens but also quite a bit more heavy and not as enjoyable on an out-n-about adventure. You will loose VR if your kit lens has VR, but gain the constant fast aperture. This is the lens D500 owners raved about until the 16-80 rolled out and then the 16-80 became the kit lens for D500's. It'd be great to be able to test both. The 16-80 has VR as well as Nano coating and is a little lighter but its variable aperture, f2.8-f4 and extends when zoomed, (if that matters to you). The Nano coating is what seems to set apart the new glass from the old, pro vs armature -and in the case of Mirrorless- S vs non S glass, (there's other newer coatings as well but from what I can tell, S gets Nano, non S doesn't.). The 16-80 received better reviews than the FX equivalent -the 24-120 f4 which I have and is awesome. I've used it both on FX & DX bodies and was very happy except for the lens creep, wish it had a lock like the 16-80 does. I chose door number 3 and went with the Sigma 18-35 f1.8 (get the dock too- its essential). It was faster than the 17-55 and had more to offer since I already had the 24-120. and a nifty 50 f1.8. I don't use it much for out-n-about due to the weight and the lack of weather sealing. Of the 3, I don't think you can make a wrong decision, but keep in mind the weight and what the purpose of the lens would be and how it works in with the other lenses you have in your kit. Good luck and let us know what you decide! [/QUOTE]

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