Here is a lens with an incredible focal length range 28-300 mm and then fully compatible format; can function at all? Furthermore, the price is simply unbeatable. The construction of the lens is very compact, although not really a lightweight, but compared with the two or three lenses that would cover this focal length range normally, just a dream. Perhaps we should take this opportunity to again point shortly thereafter, that this lens is of course not innenfokusiert what in this price range also can not be expected.
Despite all these number of affirmative entry requirements and of course the large number of positive reviews for this lens, I was still skeptical. Well, the lens should not meet my expectations and they were really moderate, so you can the lens yes still return. Besides, I still had my D7000 in mind, if the D800 should simply overwhelm the lens.
But now for the really important things, the photos that you can do with this lens. First had my D7000 ran, tested the entire zoom range of the different stops and what can I say, just good, really good. That this lens, with an entrance aperture of 3.5, of course you can tolerate flashing support in some situations, is obvious.
Now, however, the use under a D800, so really demanding conditions, and what can I say, simply amazing. This lens is really absolutely full frame fit. Whether on full hides with F3.5 or F11 / F16, this lens provides excellent image results.
Summary: An objective in which one can truly speak of a "bargain" and particularly in terms of Nikon lenses in the full-frame sensor is an absolute "must have". Of course this review is not for professional photographers relevant (or how it may look for a private vacation with small luggage?), But worth considering for the ambitious amateur photographers definitely - I'm not going to send this lenses definitely return and am looking forward to the next holiday. In terms of look and feel can be able to finally say that the lens is very well made, iris and zoom ring run smoothly and can be very good use. The lens has an overall very high-quality impression, although here and of course plastic no metal was processed.
I've uploaded a few sample images that support my description of the performance of the lens meaningful - a picture is worth a thousand words as we know. Particularly successful, I find "D800, F5.3, s1 / 250, ISO100, 105mm". Of course, a Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm 1: 2.8G VR afford in such a recording constellation more, but please, because then would the statement "comparing apples with pears" no longer adequate.