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I have one of the early ones, second batch I think. It has been a fine lens since day one aside from the VR issue at certain speeds and under certain conditions (inconsistent issue).
I send the lens to Nikon for the fix, got it back about a week later, it's has been perfect since.
I used to have the older, non VR, version. Sharpness is about the lens, may be a bit better with converters especially with the TC-20eIII. VR definitely helps. I get handheld results I would be able to get in the past.
The old version was already excellent so I would say the most valuable improvement with the new version are its size and weight. I am rarely leaving home without this lens in the bag while in the past it was only getting out on specifically targeted shoots (birds).
Is there any drawbacks? Yes... one, at least for me. If there are some strong highlights in the background they tend to be 'nervous' (harsh), I guess this is due to a not as soft bokeh characteristics.
My wish from Nikon... a 500mm f/4 PF. What would be very cool!
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