Among the qualities of the lens enough positives were told. I noticed especially against my older 18-55mm IS on that the quality difference is considerable: The old lens was loud and had a slow AF, the new makes it a lot better. The focus is also a bit better in the new part. Only the still seemingly simple haptics interferes a little bit. That the seller is in England, was not openly visible. Nevertheless, he is quick and helpful, unfortunately, he can not identify the value added tax, but which is likely to disturb only deduction right,