Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Strong construction (20)
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Simple controls (15)
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Clear glass (14)
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Easily mounted (14)
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Lightweight (5)
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Durable (4)
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Fast / accurate auto-focus (4)
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Easily interchangeable (3)
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Rugged (3)
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Great picture quality (2)
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Auto focus (1)
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Big bang for the buck (1)
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Consistent output (1)
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Easy to clean (1)
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Excellent optics (1)
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Gets close to the action (1)
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Good color response (1)
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Great range (1)
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Long reach (1)
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Nice bokeh (1)
Cons:
Slow focus (7)
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Heavy (5)
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Difficult to use (2)
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Poor in low light (2)
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Adjustments awkward (1)
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AF can be a little slow (1)
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AF hunts in low light (1)
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A little heavy (1)
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Auto focus is a bit noisy (1)
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Auto focus is slow (1)
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Difficult to set up (1)
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Even case is clumsey (1)
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Flimsy tripod mount (1)
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Focus a little slow (1)
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Focus can "search" (1)
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Glass not sharp (1)
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Heavy / bulky (1)
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Heavy and slow (1)
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Heavy - needs a monopod (1)
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It is a very heavy lens (1)
Best Uses:
Travel (13)
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Fun (11)
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Photojournalism (8)
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Wildlife (8)
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Art (5)
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Documentary (4)
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General purpose (3)
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Landscape/scenery (2)
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Nature (2)
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Nature photography (2)
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Back-up (1)
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Bookend or paperweight (1)
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Captive animals (1)
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Everything (1)
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For long reach mobility (1)
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Night photography (1)
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Nothing that moves (1)
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Outdoor events / games (1)
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Outdoor sports (1)
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Portraits (1)
Reviewer Profile:
Enthusiast (12)
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Professional (4)
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Advanced amateur (2)
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30 years film still video (1)
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Semi-professional (1)
