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<blockquote data-quote="Camera Fun" data-source="post: 516038" data-attributes="member: 13006">Just wanted to give a short update on the lens.&nbsp; I haven't had much time at all to use (busy with work, etc.) but here are my initial impressions:&nbsp; QUALITY:&nbsp; Feels good in the hand.&nbsp; OPERATION:&nbsp; Working fine with my D7000&nbsp; APPEARANCE:&nbsp; Looks big on the D7000 but I like it that way; makes the lens look even more impressive.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />&nbsp; WEIGHT:&nbsp; Very manageable; probably would feel heavy on my neck if carrying around the entire day but I rarely do that with any lens.&nbsp; IMAGE QUALITY:&nbsp; I've really just taken what I would call some testing pictures as I learn the abilities of the lens but so far the iq looks very good.&nbsp; Focus point seems to be where it should be.&nbsp; Will probably do a dot test at some point just to see what that produces in comparison with my other lenses.&nbsp; APERTURE:&nbsp; Really like the constant aperture and the ability to use the 2.8; which I am still learning when playing with iso and shutter speed.&nbsp; Normally I use aperture priority but have been doing some manual at times.&nbsp; FOCAL RANGE:&nbsp; I will admit that a little longer range would be nice but I still feel like this lens will meet the vast majority of my needs.&nbsp; Most likely if I need something longer, I will be a situation where the 70-300 will be on the camera anyway.&nbsp; &nbsp; I'm looking forward to more time with the lens in the upcoming months.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Camera Fun, post: 516038, member: 13006"] Just wanted to give a short update on the lens. I haven't had much time at all to use (busy with work, etc.) but here are my initial impressions: QUALITY: Feels good in the hand. OPERATION: Working fine with my D7000 APPEARANCE: Looks big on the D7000 but I like it that way; makes the lens look even more impressive. :) WEIGHT: Very manageable; probably would feel heavy on my neck if carrying around the entire day but I rarely do that with any lens. IMAGE QUALITY: I've really just taken what I would call some testing pictures as I learn the abilities of the lens but so far the iq looks very good. Focus point seems to be where it should be. Will probably do a dot test at some point just to see what that produces in comparison with my other lenses. APERTURE: Really like the constant aperture and the ability to use the 2.8; which I am still learning when playing with iso and shutter speed. Normally I use aperture priority but have been doing some manual at times. FOCAL RANGE: I will admit that a little longer range would be nice but I still feel like this lens will meet the vast majority of my needs. Most likely if I need something longer, I will be a situation where the 70-300 will be on the camera anyway. I'm looking forward to more time with the lens in the upcoming months. [/QUOTE]

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