I had the predecessor without VR and unfortunately also a bit sharper, but if you give the VR a moment and this lens is sharp, as would be expected of a push. Distortions in the whole area no problem in normal motives. Therefore, my absolute favorite is always top, the VR I win in dark rooms a little've 1 / 13tel photographed out of hand. Together with the 55-200 a good combination. Another tip, If you like it a little has continued, but not equal to want to buy a super wide angle. There are conversion lenses, these have a factor of 0.5 so I can take pictures from 20mm without vignetting, that makes about 20mm a 10mm, which is sufficient to off and get to the Cologne Cathedral entirely on image.
