This lens s a great all-rounder. I am using it on a Canon EOS 80D. The optics are really sharp. It is light and relatively compact given the 250mm zoom capability. Good for macro closeup shots from approx 0.8M away so you can photograph insects and flowers without being right on top of them and great for general photography or to zoom in on animals or to bring distant scenery closer. The IS Image Stabilisation is really effective for hand held shots. The auto Focus (AF) is super quick and the manual twist zoom action is very direct, if not entirely smooth. The AF can be overriden for manual focus, which works OK, however it is by wire and and the twist action is a little bit indirect. The price on special at the Good Guys was unbeatable and made this lens a no-brainer as it made it a great value lens. I am very happy with this lens and interchange it with a Canon 18-135mm IS Nano USM lens for a good overlap in lens sizes. Bottom line is I am very happy with this lens and my purchase fr...