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Submitted by: Reviewer from Wichita , KS
Date Reviewed: 10/4/2007
Months Owned: 1-5
Photos Taken: Less than 500
Skill Level: Advanced amateur
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What's Hot: Lifesize 1:1 macro, smooth focusing, good value, AF limiter
What's Not: for a 50mm lens, I would expect something maybe faster than f/2.8, also screw-in lens hood
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Review: This is a great lens, especially for the value. I got mine for $270 and it’s worth every penny. Although sometimes I wish it had wider aperture capabilities, f/2.8 is still very suitable for many different occasions. The AF limiter is handy when trying to shoot portraits or insects. It will think "nope! I can't go past this mark" which I think is about .8 feet, very handy on AF. One small drawback is that the lens hood screws on. Why? I have no clue. But you can put 77mm (or near that mark) filters on the end of the hood, which is rather strange. Anyway, It's ultra-sharp; a great lens.
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Overall Ratings |
Overall quality |
9 |
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Ease of use |
7 |
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Fit and finish |
10 |
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Versatility |
8 |
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Legibility of exterior markings |
6 |
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Smoothness of zoom |
9 |
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Hoods and filters |
3 |
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Overall value |
9 |
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RATING SCALE: 1 = WORST 10 = BEST |
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