Pros:
Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Lightweight
Cons:
Slight fall-off at tele
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Best Uses:
An excellent do-all lens, Fun, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
because of its compact size, it is very easy to work with and its focus range is remarkable. I found that on the long end of the lens the subjects are not quite as sharp but for the price you can't beat it.