Worth every penny if you're making large prints. Even if you aren't the sharpness is so high you can do some nice cropping. This lens is something special.

Outstanding contrast/saturation! Metal body; Weather sealed; Sharp as some primes and contrast that beats most; F28 allows narrow depth of field; Focuses like lightning; Versatile zoom range Performs admirably on the D800

Pricey but worth it

Handling Thanks to its length and weight, the review lens felt nicely balanced on the Nikon D3X body we used for our tests. The zoom movement was positive and even throughout the focal length range.

You need a fast; standard range zoom lens and want the best of its class in build and excellent image quality; You require good performance with backlit subjects

You want close-up versatility and performance; You need a compact; lightweight lens

Everything seemed to be in good working order so far, I was a little disappointed that it was the older version. I am still working fulltime so I have had extra time to fully investigate.

Excellent lens..a must have for any professional or a pssionate photographer. makes excellent bokehs and works very well under low lighting conditions. An excellent lens for wedding photography as it gives very good flexibility. Build quality is really great. The hood of the lens is too big !!

Best standard zoom you can buy for a Nikon. AF is very snappy, build is amazing, contrasty lens, and images are very sharp wide open. By far the best lens you can buy to capture those special moments.

Consistent Output; Strong Construction; Rugged; Very Sharp; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Durable

Heavy; Expensive

This is the first pro level lens I have purchased for my Nikon D810 and what a lens. The results are excellent, the range just right for a standard zoom and the f2.8 aperture pulls in a lot of light. For anyone moving up to the better Nikon lenses it is the ideal starting point.

I did not buy this from Flipkart but bought it outside as I was getting a combo offer with my D610. I've used this lens before to cover engagements and weddings on my old D700 - and it has always been an amazing lens for just about anything (Except extremely wide shots of the venue etc).

This is an amazing lens. Beautifully smooth, accurate and silent focusing. Extremely sharp and contrasty, even at F2.8. The only downside I have to say about this lens is the size and weight. It is big and heavy. It is, by no means, a general walk-around lens.

Just purchased to compliment my D850. This lens is just stunning.Pro quality build and very sharp. Highly recommended for professional work or amateur.

Simply Awesome.