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Review Summary
2007-02-04T19:00:00
I have used this lens for a year and a half, 3-4 days a week. It is used for 75% of my sports photo work, and is reasonably sharp for 8x10 enlargements. The focal range is quite versatile, allowing me to use just one camera most of the time. Construction is quite good (especially for the price), only now exibiting a little slop when I turn the zoom ring. This is outstanding considering it has been used for at least 25,000 shots. It balances nicely on my D70 and D200. For me this lens has been the best photo equipment value EVER in many years of shooting. IF you don't really need 2.8 speed (be honest with yourself or just use flash like me!), get this great little workhorse for yourself.
Tom R.
15 Elements in 14 Groups
69.3°- 11.4°
F22
50cm (19.6")
1:5.3
62mm
77.7mm (3") x 70mm (2.7")
385gr/ 13.5oz


This zoom lens was exclusively* designed for use with digital Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras and has 6.9 times high magnification zoom ratio.
A Special Low Dispersion (SLD) and two pieces of aspherical glass elements produce high level of optical performance through the entire zoom range and alsothis has resulted in a compact, lightweight lens that features a length of 77.7mm (3"), maximum diameter of 70mm (2.7"), weight of 385gr (13.5oz) and filter size of just 62mm
The new lens coating reduces flare and ghost, which is a common problem of digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance
This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 50cm (19.6") at all focal lengths and has maximum magnification of 1:5.3. It is equipped with inner focusing system, since the front of the lens does not rotate, "Petal-type hood" and a circular polarizing filter can be easily attached and used. This lens is also equipped with Zoom Lock Switch that eliminates "Zoom Creep"
*35mm or APS SLR film cameras should not be used or image cut-off or vignetting will occur
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