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Title: Good for a photographer on a budget
Review: I see that the price has gone back up to $249, but I was able to get this lens for $149 in the wake of Christmas. At that price, it's an excellent choice for a new photographer who needs a fairly long zoom but can't spend the big bucks.It's important to have the right expectations for making this purchase. Its maximum aperture is mediocre, so it's a poor choice for indoor action. It will be much better for shooting in daylight. I'm really excited to put it through its paces when the spring sports season arrives, photographing baseball, softball, golf, and track.I was surprised at how light the lens is -- it really isn't much heavier than the 18-55mm kit lens that Nikon packages with its entry-level D-SLRs.
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