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<blockquote data-quote="traceyjj" data-source="post: 343144" data-attributes="member: 27458">Sorry for the delay in replying.&nbsp; I bought a used one.&nbsp; The shop I was trying out the 610 and the 800 in let me try a couple of lenses on both cameras.&nbsp; The lens felt well balanced on the cameras (to me)&nbsp; and even though its not a fast lens (budget wouldnt stretch to new camera and super-dooper lens too)&nbsp; I chose that one for a number of reasons... mainly because as we travel a fair amount, and I didnt want to be carrying a bag full of gadgets everywhere.&nbsp; My thought is that when I work out which focal length I use the most, thats where I will invest the money in the future... IF I find I need a faster bit of glass... or find that I am only using one end of the superzoom.&nbsp; I understand there are limitations, but hopefully I will be able to find the sweet-spot(s) of this lens and use it wisely <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />I have less than a month now before I get my hands on it, and I cant wait.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="traceyjj, post: 343144, member: 27458"] Sorry for the delay in replying. I bought a used one. The shop I was trying out the 610 and the 800 in let me try a couple of lenses on both cameras. The lens felt well balanced on the cameras (to me) and even though its not a fast lens (budget wouldnt stretch to new camera and super-dooper lens too) I chose that one for a number of reasons... mainly because as we travel a fair amount, and I didnt want to be carrying a bag full of gadgets everywhere. My thought is that when I work out which focal length I use the most, thats where I will invest the money in the future... IF I find I need a faster bit of glass... or find that I am only using one end of the superzoom. I understand there are limitations, but hopefully I will be able to find the sweet-spot(s) of this lens and use it wisely :) I have less than a month now before I get my hands on it, and I cant wait. [/QUOTE]

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