Title: Perfect optics if you don't need VR or ultra fast focus
Product review: First off, this thing is heavy hunk of metal so many times you'll keep this lens at home unless you know you need it. Second, the optics are perfect. Classic Nikon before they had QC issues. There is also no AF motor built in (so you need a mid-level Nikon with an AF motor to auto focus) but then that means there is one less thing to break over the years. It also means focusing is a tiny fraction slower than AF-S lenses. For portraits, weddings, live performances, etc, it's a non-issue but for sports, I think you'd need to step up to the VR II version or an older VR I if you can find one and can deal with vignetting in FX.I also do miss VR at times, but anything above 1/200 has no problems stopping camera shake and a monopod comes in handy.
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