The price of Amazon remains the most competitive of the net with a perfect AV service. In its category (price and quality) this perspective does not offer the best price / quality held by the competitors according Tamron model tests. However this Nikkor has a better image sharpness but is not extraordinary. So I bought while knowing its limitations. Its limits: the dive, night photography and sports as well as its opening. If you need a sharper image and a brighter perspective, then it must pay the price (at least twice) and support a weight three times heavier.
To the casual fan, this 70-300mm is ideal for the photo enthusiast or animal close-ups during your leisure. It very well complements the 16-85 mm of the same diameter.