Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Strong construction (45)
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Fast / accurate auto-focus (26)
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Consistent output (25)
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Durable (24)
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Easily interchangeable (24)
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Rugged (23)
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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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Nice bokeh (8)
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Lightweight (7)
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Easy to clean (5)
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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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Excellent optics (1)
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Gets close to the action (1)
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Good autofocus (1)
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Good color response (1)
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Good range (1)
Cons:
Slow focus (25)
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Heavy (23)
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Poor in low light (5)
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Blurry focus (2)
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Difficult to use (2)
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A bit dark at 400mm (1)
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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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A little heavy- not bad (1)
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A-M mode switch ring (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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Better without VR on (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)
Best Uses:
Wildlife (21)
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Wildlife photos (20)
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Sports/action (17)
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Travel (13)
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Fun (11)
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General purpose (10)
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Landscape/scenery (10)
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Photojournalism (9)
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Art (5)
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Documentary (4)
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Landscape photography (3)
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Nature (2)
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Nature photography (2)
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Night photography (2)
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Portraits (2)
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Special effects (2)
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Upgrade (2)
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Architecture (1)
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Auditorium- shows (1)
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Back-up (1)
Reviewer Profile:
Enthusiast (24)
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Photo enthusiast (15)
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Professional (5)
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Semi-pro photographer (5)
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Semi-professional (3)
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Advanced amateur (2)
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Pro photographer (2)
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30 years film still video (1)
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Casual photographer (1)
