There is little to dislike about this lens and even its price, which is almost twice that of the older variable-aperture version, can clearly be justified in terms of superior optical performance and the addition of VR-II technology. There is still a place for the smaller, lighter and more affordable alternative but Nikon's new f/4 is definitely the smarter cousin and is sure to be the professional's choice
Pros
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Impressive optical performance
Cons
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Bigger, heavier and more expensive than the variable-aperture alternative
Sample images
Score
Score in detail
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Design 90
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Image Quality 95
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Performance 95
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Value 90
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Features 100