Cost was a major influence however seen some photos taken with this lens and a D750 and they were amazing, rich colours and sharp, I was toying with the 16-35 VR but even at the long end of 35mm, VR isn't really needed and 2mm of a difference was nothing to me. Lens arrives today so will try and get some photos with it however the british weather can be lets say unpredictable to say the leastHi
Just ordered this one, used, as new. Will post some photos by the weekend Reason why;
not big n bulky as the old 17-35, not too expensive as 14-35. The 16-35 was long into consideration but as a old and retired amateur I found this 18-35 to fit my needs in picture quality vz size of my wallet ;-)