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<blockquote data-quote="Browncoat" data-source="post: 57247" data-attributes="member: 1061"><p>I used this lens several times while working as an intern for the newspaper last summer. That was a year ago, so bear with me:</p><p></p><p><strong>Pros:</strong></p><p>1) It's surprisingly sharp for a $300 lens. You won't be disappointed in this department.</p><p></p><p>2) The autofocus was very responsive and fairly quiet if I remember correctly.</p><p></p><p>3) I would probably buy this lens myself if it weren't for #2 listed below. It's a lot more lens than the asking price, but...</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Cons:</strong></p><p>1) The body is plastic, and it feels cheap, even as far as cheap lenses go. If you're one that goes on photo walks a lot and carries lenses in anything but a photography-specific bag/backpack, I'd be worried about breaking it. In other words, don't store this lens in a pocket or vest, or leave it bouncing around attached to your camera.</p><p></p><p>2) The zoom and focus rings are <em><u>reversed</u></em> on this lens (WTF?!?). It's very wonky and frustrating to use at times. I've read that there are a couple of other Nikon lenses like this, but I've never used one.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Browncoat, post: 57247, member: 1061"] I used this lens several times while working as an intern for the newspaper last summer. That was a year ago, so bear with me: [B]Pros:[/B] 1) It's surprisingly sharp for a $300 lens. You won't be disappointed in this department. 2) The autofocus was very responsive and fairly quiet if I remember correctly. 3) I would probably buy this lens myself if it weren't for #2 listed below. It's a lot more lens than the asking price, but... [B]Cons:[/B] 1) The body is plastic, and it feels cheap, even as far as cheap lenses go. If you're one that goes on photo walks a lot and carries lenses in anything but a photography-specific bag/backpack, I'd be worried about breaking it. In other words, don't store this lens in a pocket or vest, or leave it bouncing around attached to your camera. 2) The zoom and focus rings are [I][U]reversed[/U][/I] on this lens (WTF?!?). It's very wonky and frustrating to use at times. I've read that there are a couple of other Nikon lenses like this, but I've never used one. [/QUOTE]
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