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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
We have analyzed 1051 reviews and found:
42% of users say that:Product works great, works well, is great, is amazing. Len is great, works great, is amazing, works perfectly. Picture are clear, were great, are sharp, are amazing. Photo is not really noticeable, is 55-200 mm lens, are sharp, are from twin falls.less than 1% of users noticed that:Focusing is too slow, is way too slow, can be slow. This one is plastic, is not up to prime quality. Issue has caused me to miss out. Vr effectiveness is only 2 stops, is only 2 stops as well.
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product
851175
love • great • works great • recommend • sharp • excellent • works well • is great • does everything • easy to use • very happy • light • is amazing • worked perfectly • highly recommend • quality • like • is easy to use • lightweight • is perfect
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positive851
love • great • works great • recommend • sharp • excellent • works well • is great • does everything • easy to use • very happy • light • is amazing • worked perfectly • highly recommend • quality • like • is easy to use • lightweight • is perfect • works fine • 5 stars • good • is high quality • is sharp • is large • works very well • comes with a lens hood • very pleased • works • loved • amazing • very compact • is not too heavy • fast • focuses quickly • was a gift • sturdy • fast and accurate • use • worked great • loves • nikon • great lens • protected • very clear • keep • really like • nice • worth • is good • came in mint condition • ready • very much • is a good weight • can be repaired • has been a good purchase • has been more than a year with this lens • is not any more silent • works prefect • christmas gift • yesterday • a fairly big lens • outdoor lens • a good investment • doesn't disappoint • is helping me to do more • awesome • is really only good for photographic objects • is just what i wanted
negative175
doesn't feature a locking mechanism • i was concerned about creep • not ready in my hands • would not recommend • a bit heavy • is costly • wouldn't work • took one picture then went dark • was defective • wish • makes using a cpl a bit of a problem • weren't so heavy • very often • out just • for a week at a few events • only 58mm • seemed unreasonable • can take a little bit to autofocus • will struggle in low light conditions • is possible that my lack of experience • is hard to focus • was a challenge on poorly lit fields • fix • doesn't work too bad • just stopped working • completely locked up • was unusable • mitigate • doesn't sound very loud • did not come with lens string • is not the result • arrived with the box severely damaged • didn't work • is losing resolution • certainly not the end of the world • will not be for another few years • had never even been used • couldn't part • is heavy • often on my birding trips • was brand new never used in original box • isn't as clear • must weigh 25lbs • does not focus close to the target • too heavy • again in an instant • tried to focus in the 'wrong' direction • low light • is easily fixable • will still be shaky • just days after ordering it • is an expensive • is probably a fluke • broke • didn't come with a lens pouch • haven't stopped • was only purchased to take pictures of my son • uses too much battery • does have a metal mount • has dreadfully slow autofocus • erratic • is worthless • is a slow lens • focus properly • doesn't screw on • at over 1/2 off • despite the extra reach • noisy • heavy lens • shouldn't come as a problem
len
68479
great • excellent • good • very good • very nice • is great • works great • awesome • is amazing • very happy • amazing • fantastic • nice • love • favorite • works perfectly • works well • longer • very sharp • good quality
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len
positive684
great • excellent • good • very good • very nice • is great • works great • awesome • is amazing • very happy • amazing • fantastic • nice • love • favorite • works perfectly • works well • longer • very sharp • good quality • compact • is light • like • is fantastic • better • really good • very pleased • is much better • no problems • is a great addition to my camera • long • wonderful • was perfect • is pretty good • is compact • fine • best • sharp • very useful • is worth the money • very satisfied • was exactly as described • has worked perfectly • faster focusing • sharper • greatly impressed • highly recommend • is sharp • came in perfect condition • outstanding • was advertised • solid • works fine • easy to use • superior • zoom • really great • large • is an excellent choice • has been great • versatile • has done a pleasantly good job • really like • most multi functional • is a great addition • does fit the nikon d40 • is heavier • built better • captures amazing pictures • inexpensive
negative79
slow • heavy • is heavy • was too dark • is disappointing • real slow • is essentially useless • harder • might have to return • is nothing short of spectacular • is not a refurbished • less than a month • couldn't be more happy • has a hard time focusing • terrible • takes forever to focus • was mistreated in transit • is slow • would not need another lens • wasn't as clear • couldn't be happier • strange noise • had some issues • not the fastest • is not usable • does not produce sharp images • negative terms • is somewhat heavy • somewhat slow • complaints • are quite heavy • did not let me down • could have been shipped • big drawback • fell off • cap • took my camera to a higher plain • little bit slower • broke into a million pieces • can not go wrong • is nothing short of a miracle • can not fold • stopped focusing • even after reading the reviews • own fault • may perform differently than another of the same type • does otherwise work with the teleconverter • is limited to f/8 • lasted me one week • made a crackling noise • is more expensive • haven't actually used it • is a no-brainer purchase • wasn't enough to get those action football shots • coming down the assembly line • wasn't happy • nothing wrong • me not • is too slow • does have a couple sticky • was not that user friendly • does not get you as close to the subject • will not focus any closer than that distance • not a fault • maxed out • digitally duplicates the results • almost entirely at its 300mm extension • stopped working • arrived to try it out • sticky
picture
1085
great • clear • sharp • beautiful • are clear • good • very clear • were great • are sharp • crisp • excellent • look great • very crisp • are amazing • are fuzzy at full zoom • are very sharp • clearer • super cool • greatest • are only the highest quality
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picture
positive108
great • clear • sharp • beautiful • are clear • good • very clear • were great • are sharp • crisp • excellent • look great • very crisp • are amazing • are fuzzy at full zoom • are very sharp • clearer • super cool • greatest • are only the highest quality • excellent professional • are phenomenal • come out perfect • outstanding • sharp and pronounced • great sharp • very sharp beautiful • come out clear • true • close up • wonderful • lot • came out great • acceptably sharp • were sharp and clear • are extremely sharp • shows more • are great • worked great.this • awsome • have turned out great • high-quality • are almost always crystal clear • really nice • takes great • will be remarkable • are great quality • loving taking • were very sharp • great quality • bright • always perfectly focused • are sharp and clear • turned out stunningly • excelent • very close • are excellent • are totally awesome • crystal clear • come out incredibly sharp • created with it • better • came out just great • whit low • are awesome • very sharp • have been turning out wonderful • strongly suggest • pleased • are very clear
negative5
little • shot off hand • were too soft zoomed • not taken many • turn out fuzzy
photo
724
great • sharp • crisp • nice • wonderful • amazing • awesome • good • is not really noticeable • better • is 55-200 mm lens • beautiful • snapped off • look good • are sharp • clear • really great • provide • decent quality • max zoom
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photo
positive72
great • sharp • crisp • nice • wonderful • amazing • awesome • good • is not really noticeable • better • is 55-200 mm lens • beautiful • snapped off • look good • are sharp • clear • really great • provide • decent quality • max zoom • are from twin falls • are clear • looking forward to taking many • detailed • come out a lot better • see • loving • extremely sharp • were plenty of • very acceptable quality • decent • great clear • hundred • high quality • good quality • is really worth the extra wieght • work well • uploading • love • are amazing • ideal • are more or less sharp • soft • inexperienced eyes sharp • lot • pretty fussy • a little better • versatility of close up • very awesome • big difference • appear crisp • clarity • excellent • prized
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taken of my dog • can't wait • no difference • shaky
zoom
647
great • is smooth • love • good • excellent • tight • longer • needed • decent • amazed • pretty close • gets me enough reach • was excellent • focusing • really • wider • nice • smooth • is great • new ability
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zoom
positive64
great • is smooth • love • good • excellent • tight • longer • needed • decent • amazed • pretty close • gets me enough reach • was excellent • focusing • really • wider • nice • smooth • is great • new ability • is just right for outdoor closeup pictures • massive • smoothly • doesn't creep • best • need • is good • better • is fantastic • amazing • really nice • really good • good enough • worked great • easily • is terrific • covers about 80 or 90% • is perfect • is very good • full • relatively powerful • is working out very good • is awesome • long • huge • very good • is quick • is pretty significant • extended • was originally purchased with my d3100 • heavier • much larger • 135mm • is nice
negative7
wouldn't let me • is gone • is not enough • wasn't giving me • are not usable • no • will not be usable in action shots
price
58
great • good • reasonable • very good • is great • looking • outstanding • perfect • was right • pretty good • was ok • was the best • low • extremely reasonable • was good • were as stated • good value • very affordable • was absolutely amazing • was great
this lens
543
love • recommend • highly recommend • like • absolutely love • loves • would recommend • really like • definitely recommend • really love • good • enjoying • please buy • recomend • can't beat • very impressed • seriously consider • can return • taking • definitely consider
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this lens
positive54
love • recommend • highly recommend • like • absolutely love • loves • would recommend • really like • definitely recommend • really love • good • enjoying • please buy • recomend • can't beat • very impressed • seriously consider • can return • taking • definitely consider • buy • do recommend
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not recommend • very frustrating.--------i • without
image
506
sharp • clear • crisp • sharper • are clear • are very sharp • are sharp • much more crisp • good clear • very good • were more than sharp enough • can be nicely cropped • works great • excellent • shot several thousand • come out sharp • good quality • held up quite well • looked wonderful • extremely amazing
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image
positive50
sharp • clear • crisp • sharper • are clear • are very sharp • are sharp • much more crisp • good clear • very good • were more than sharp enough • can be nicely cropped • works great • excellent • shot several thousand • come out sharp • good quality • held up quite well • looked wonderful • extremely amazing • very crisp • a little sharper • look sharper • no stabiliztion.found much sharper • takes razor sharp • are soft • are crisp • high quality • nice sharp • great • sharp clean • decent
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very fuzzy • are not as sharp • were blurry • not get sharp • do not feel as sharp • weren't perfectly composed
shot
451
great • good • clear • incredible • excellent • close • nighttime • really nice • best • good close • long • fast • amazing • turned out • crisp • come out very crisp • respectable • come out looking great • macro • beautiful
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positive45
great • good • clear • incredible • excellent • close • nighttime • really nice • best • good close • long • fast • amazing • turned out • crisp • come out very crisp • respectable • come out looking great • macro • beautiful • clean • have been great • few good • astounding • produces good quality • focuses decently fast • nice • sharp • are soft wide open • says it all
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daylight
camera
2916
came with my • seems to work fine • no real • is awesome • super addition • very versatile • came with • steady • very easily • smoothly • shoot • is just too long • in long island • definitely buy more products • needs long exposures • used by my nephew • fit into my • is great, • superb • after our vacation to lake tahoe
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positive29
came with my • seems to work fine • no real • is awesome • super addition • very versatile • came with • steady • very easily • smoothly • shoot • is just too long • in long island • definitely buy more products • needs long exposures • used by my nephew • fit into my • is great, • superb • after our vacation to lake tahoe • good • 18-55 mm lens • really had me loving it • is a nikon d3100 • up to my eye • recommended the new tamron lens • full-frame
negative16
actually hang down • has a focus lock button • off • heavy • at dusk • is on automatic focus • can freeze the flow • bug • makes a silly face • tiny aperture • nothing • always ask what • mostly • blame • very novice • wanted me to do
lense
387
great • good • nice • 55-200 mm • was perfect • fine • best • does an outstanding job • larger • good solid • are crystal clear • no scratches • blemishes • best of the best • is great • is fantastic • many • very happy • lot • works perfectly
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lense
positive38
great • good • nice • 55-200 mm • was perfect • fine • best • does an outstanding job • larger • good solid • are crystal clear • no scratches • blemishes • best of the best • is great • is fantastic • many • very happy • lot • works perfectly • nikkor • used to be well made • was shipped propmtly • packaged well • received in good condition • perform similarly regarding operations and settings • nicer • highly recommend • is much better • were great • well-known supplier • i'm with nikon
negative7
not the same • have been collecting dust • is not a wide angle • switching • constantly switching • more often than other lenses • dud
quality
402
great • good • excellent • is great • very happy • impressed • high • is superb • perfect • love • very good • was everything i expected • has been excellent • is built and quality of photos • high- • very impressed • totally happy • can't beat • lovely • easy to use
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quality
positive40
great • good • excellent • is great • very happy • impressed • high • is superb • perfect • love • very good • was everything i expected • has been excellent • is built and quality of photos • high- • very impressed • totally happy • can't beat • lovely • easy to use • good price • is really good • is good • very pleased • great distances • low light
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poor • is terrible
vr
324
works great • works very well • works well • is great • is a very helpful • efficient • works flawlessly • works incredibly well • is fantastic • totally worth the extra money • work perfectly • is also great • really works • is outstanding • works very good • is awesome • helps to greatly improve your shots • is helpful • better • pricey
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vr
positive32
works great • works very well • works well • is great • is a very helpful • efficient • works flawlessly • works incredibly well • is fantastic • totally worth the extra money • work perfectly • is also great • really works • is outstanding • works very good • is awesome • helps to greatly improve your shots • is helpful • better • pricey • is superb • is a big difference maker • helpful • love • is critical • really works wonders • get significantly better with each iteration • is very good • is a nice upgrade
negative4
didn't seem to prevent soft images • is pretty bad • is not good enough • does not work well
focus
237
fast • is smooth • holds • quicker • not satisfied • quick and silent • very fast • decent close • great • works well • crisp • is fast • silent • sharp • very quick • has great • quiet • is sharp • is usually sharper • faster
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focus
positive23
fast • is smooth • holds • quicker • not satisfied • quick and silent • very fast • decent close • great • works well • crisp • is fast • silent • sharp • very quick • has great • quiet • is sharp • is usually sharper • faster • is pretty much silent
negative7
is very slow • little slow • can be a little slow • is a bit slow • super slow
autofocus
1712
is fast • is nearly always spot on • rely a lot • is excellent • works well • great • love • are outstanding • accurate • fast • is usually fast and accurate • keeps them in proper focs • is quick • quiet • really works fine.4
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autofocus
positive17
is fast • is nearly always spot on • rely a lot • is excellent • works well • great • love • are outstanding • accurate • fast • is usually fast and accurate • keeps them in proper focs • is quick • quiet • really works fine.4
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is a bit slow • isn't as reliable • will frequently freeze up • stop working • did not deliver a sharp image • is kinda slow • slow • very slow and temperamental • is not even as slow • off • is slow
auto focus
1710
is so amazing • very nice • works great • works well • low light • good • was flawless • worked fine • is quick • works seamlessly • seems to take longer • is always nice • work just fine • is fast • smooth • quiet • very accurate
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auto focus
positive17
is so amazing • very nice • works great • works well • low light • good • was flawless • worked fine • is quick • works seamlessly • seems to take longer • is always nice • work just fine • is fast • smooth • quiet • very accurate
negative10
slow • is kind of slow • was a little bit slow • kept seeking • stopped working • was stuck.backed • is little slower • is worthless • isn't as good
results
241
excellent • good • great • like • very pleased • fantastic • were mixed • couldn't be more happy • enjoying her experimentation • best • were worth • are amazing • well pleased • are wonderful • was very happy • very very happy • were brilliant • were consistent • where everything i hoped • very good
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results
positive24
excellent • good • great • like • very pleased • fantastic • were mixed • couldn't be more happy • enjoying her experimentation • best • were worth • are amazing • well pleased • are wonderful • was very happy • very very happy • were brilliant • were consistent • where everything i hoped • very good • are excellent
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not the
nikon
205
repaired it for free • is much lighter • is plenty good • makes faster lens • is still the best • is a superb company • i expect that from • has served me well • is known for? • really outdid • thank you • does it again • long line • excellent jobs • offers • best • bravo • 3000 • gave up • did a great job
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nikon
positive20
repaired it for free • is much lighter • is plenty good • makes faster lens • is still the best • is a superb company • i expect that from • has served me well • is known for? • really outdid • thank you • does it again • long line • excellent jobs • offers • best • bravo • 3000 • gave up • did a great job
negative5
stops hand held • disappointment • shame • doesn't stand behind their warranty work • not happy
zoom lens
222
faster • is pretty awesome • very satisfied • reduction • powerful • nice long range • good overall • excellent • good quality • huge • affordable • well made mid-range • competent basic • telephoto • best telephoto • nice • is excellent • great • good • much stronger than i thought
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zoom lens
positive22
faster • is pretty awesome • very satisfied • reduction • powerful • nice long range • good overall • excellent • good quality • huge • affordable • well made mid-range • competent basic • telephoto • best telephoto • nice • is excellent • great • good • much stronger than i thought • decent
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broke down • no further
vibration reduction
162
works extremely well • is a nice feature • does marvelous • works perfectly • is excellent • is a real bonus • easy to use • is just awesome • did a great job • is very good • works great • was of help in those closeups • is awesome • work just fine • reliable • work flawlessly
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vibration reduction
positive16
works extremely well • is a nice feature • does marvelous • works perfectly • is excellent • is a real bonus • easy to use • is just awesome • did a great job • is very good • works great • was of help in those closeups • is awesome • work just fine • reliable • work flawlessly
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slower shutter speed • were not functional
condition
18
excellent • great • meets expectations • low-light • no problems • no perfect • low light • bright day light • like-new • good • works well • in very good
item
17
arrived in three days • enjoy • was as advertised • arrived promptly • arrived on time • packaged nicely • guaranteed • works as expected • fantastic • was exactly as shown and described • looks new • functions perfectly • shipped quickly • works very well • gets a 4 1/2 rating • requires a 58mm uv filter • 400$.
shipping
142
free • fast • was great • speedy • super fast • quick • ordered standard • super saver • was fast
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shipping
positive14
free • fast • was great • speedy • super fast • quick • ordered standard • super saver • was fast
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not damaged • was a little slow
purchase
15
great • good • best • extremely happy • awesome • wonderful • went very smoothly online • really hit • couldn't be more pleased • was smooth • completely on lens • excellent • very pleased
weight
14
light • perfect • is nice • is less than i expected • sharp • is of a concern • is to be expected • is lighter
bokeh
14
great • is great • good • beautiful • is very pleasing • is really good • sturdy • nice • is beautiful
amazon
131
is letting me return the product • hoping for better • very happy • provided the lens • have been using it • was great to work with • needs to correct • offered free one-day shipping • dear • % off with free shipping • had a great deal • has been late on their promise time • had the best deal
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amazon
positive13
is letting me return the product • hoping for better • very happy • provided the lens • have been using it • was great to work with • needs to correct • offered free one-day shipping • dear • % off with free shipping • had a great deal • has been late on their promise time • had the best deal
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ripping people off
color
131
great • were rendered accurately • still great • looks good • easy to use • are vivid • contrast and vibrant • is very real • are great • vibrant • excellent • are rendered accurately
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color
positive13
great • were rendered accurately • still great • looks good • easy to use • are vivid • contrast and vibrant • is very real • are great • vibrant • excellent • are rendered accurately
negative1
could not get
performance
131
very pleased • excellent • is great • low light • happy • unequaled • amazing • 200 plus • improved • is excellent in strong overhead • confortabely light-good • very happy • exceptional
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performance
positive13
very pleased • excellent • is great • low light • happy • unequaled • amazing • 200 plus • improved • is excellent in strong overhead • confortabely light-good • very happy • exceptional
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unreliable low light
clarity
131
you sacrifice • great • ease of use • extreme • is superb • nice • fantastic • easy to use • was un real • optimum • incredible • better than expected • perfectly
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clarity
positive13
you sacrifice • great • ease of use • extreme • is superb • nice • fantastic • easy to use • was un real • optimum • incredible • better than expected • perfectly
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poor
range
13
good • amazing • is good • love • will balance out • bit soft • great • is great • wide • large • decent • is very useful
image quality
111
is surprisingly clear • full zoom • average • seems as good • good • relatively equal according to many reviews • is terrific • outstanding • comparable • higher • is way better
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image quality
positive11
is surprisingly clear • full zoom • average • seems as good • good • relatively equal according to many reviews • is terrific • outstanding • comparable • higher • is way better
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downgrades
light
101
good • low • bright • performs well in flat light • whit low
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light
positive10
good • low • bright • performs well in flat light • whit low
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low
it's
9
sized for the dx cameras • been working fine • must've brought the price up • going to be good • performed very well • done very well • results • automatic focusing • still pretty sharp
optics
11
good • flawless • excellent • sharp • are great • are phenomenal • are good • great • really can't complain • very sharp
service
11
great • fast • are very satisfied • was great • very pleased • very satisfied • excellent • very efficient • quick
build quality
10
superior • disappointed me a bit more quickly • good • solid • better • is nice • is decent • very good • sharpness • is a solid notch
picture quality
10
is excellent • is great • good • great • is exceptional • has been great • is nearly identical
deal
91
great • look for a package • right • really good • bargain • good • unbeatable
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deal
positive9
great • look for a package • right • really good • bargain • good • unbeatable
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not a big
af
77
having problems • can be a bit slow • does seek once in awhile • always freezes up • is painfully slow • goes the wrong way • is a little slow
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positive7
works well • fast • is important to you • is also quite fast • may be a touch off with this lens • is responsive • very accurate
negative7
having problems • can be a bit slow • does seek once in awhile • always freezes up • is painfully slow • goes the wrong way • is a little slow
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