First of all I need to start this review out by stating that I find this optic to be nothing short o

Excellent image quality even wide open and stunning from f/2.8 to f/4.

VERY expensive; Expect to pay $600 secondhand, $725 grey market and $900 USA

The build quality of the lens is excellent thanks to combination of metal and plastic parts with a Nikon "pro style" crinkle finish. The length of the lens remains constant regardless of the focus setting and the front element does not rotate due to an RF (Rear Focusing) design.

This is everything you want in a pro lens. Perfect clarity. Great color saturation. Good focus response. Solid build. The out-of-focus parts of the image are incredible and really draw attention to the subject.

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Rugged; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

Heavy

The Prince of Bokeh, one of the sharpest lenses made by Nikon, it's a must have.

The DC Mode

Nothing

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This is the portrait lens that Rembrandt would have bought!!!

Consistent Output; Durable; Quick Focus; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

Heavy

I should not be let loose in a camera store. I had been looking at this lens for a couple months now, before having a chance to pick it up at a decent price (they're close to 1,500 here in Canada) and visiting B&H in NYC a nice Grey Market one came up for under a grand so I had to pick it up.

- Fast lens @ f/2; - Defocus Control is great for creative portrature; - solid construction; - sharp; sharp; sharp; - Compatibility with new and older bodies

- Cost

This is the finest portrait lens I've ever used and I can't stop gushing about it. The picture quality is fantastic and it's increasingly more exciting to use everyday. Compared to a handful of other lenses I've tried and used, this is by far the best.

Superb images Tough build

A little big and heavy

This lens is better than I expected. Image quality, build quality ...all of it. For portraits, or telephoto in general, I feel it's among the best lenses in existence from Nikon. Only a couple of minor issues. Focal lenght is a little long on DX. Not that convenient in tight spaces obviously.

Sharp; Creamy bokeh; Excellent color rendition and contrasts

Sometimes get CAs wide open; Required AF fine tuning on D7k (not that bad)

This is a great lens. It takes a while to master the defocus control but is well worth the effort. Nikon will probably discontinue this lens at some stage in the future but whilst it is an expensive item is worth the outlay and will increase in value when no longer available.