Title: Returned due to IQ
Product review: I was hesitant to order this lens because of the mixed reviews related to image quality differences between various samples. However, there were also some folks who apparently received a good copy on their first attempt so I thought I might give this lens a chance for a spot in my kit.When I received my order, I was pleased with the look and feel of this lens, as it has a nice solid feel, smooth zoom and focus rings. However, I simply could not get any shots that were sharp. I mounted this lens on my D3100, on tripod, and tried all focal lengths and apertures. The lens didn't start getting close to sharp until 20mm, which kind of defeats the purpose of an ultra-wide.I returned the lens for a refund instead of an exchange, because I didn't want to get into a game of "lens sample roulette" as it appears many folks have had to do in order to finally get a good copy. I guess I'll save a little longer and go with the Nikon 10-24.
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