Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Easy to use (24)
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Fast / accurate auto-focus (24)
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Strong construction (18)
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Compact (17)
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Improves picture quality (15)
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Consistent output (11)
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Durable (11)
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Rugged (11)
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Lightweight (10)
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Easily interchangeable (9)
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Clear glass (5)
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Easily mounted (5)
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Simple controls (4)
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Easy to clean (3)
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Good price / value (2)
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Solid construction (2)
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Allows for full room shot (1)
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Carrying case included (1)
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Cost (1)
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Excellent picture quality (1)
Cons:
Heavy (3)
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Heavy / bulky (2)
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Awkward manual focus (1)
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Barrel distortion (1)
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Blurry focus (1)
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Distorts around the edges (1)
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Green flare (1)
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I haven't found one yet (1)
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Lens cap sucks (1)
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Mounting isn't smooth (1)
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No easy manual focus (1)
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Poor lens cap design (1)
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Shadow with flash (1)
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Slow aperture (1)
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Tough to attach (1)
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Weight (1)
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Zoom ring placed on rear (1)
Best Uses:
Shooting outdoors (22)
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Shooting indoors (16)
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Panoramic filming (10)
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Landscape photography (8)
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General purpose (6)
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Close up filming (5)
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Landscape/scenery (5)
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Travel (5)
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Special effects (4)
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Documentary (3)
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Real estate (3)
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Fun (2)
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Landscapes (2)
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Photojournalism (2)
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Upgrade (2)
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Architecture (1)
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Art (1)
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Cityscape (1)
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Concert (1)
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Great landscape lens (1)
Reviewer Profile:
Enthusiast (14)
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Tech savvy (11)
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Film professional (3)
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Photo enthusiast (3)
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Semi-professional (3)
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Advanced amateur (2)
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Aspiring film maker (2)
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Amateur photographer (1)
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Beginner (1)
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Enthusiastic amateur (1)
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Freelance and event photo (1)
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Long time SLR user (1)
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Lovin' macro (1)
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NYIP student (1)
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Parent (1)
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Photography enthusiast (1)
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Professional (1)
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Semi-pro (1)
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Technically challenged (1)