More than happy with this lens, it compliments my 17-85, indeed the two lenses are very similar in appearance.
I bought this lens on a trip to New York, I took some very impressive shots of the Chrysler Building and its Eagle Heads in close up.
The focal length was further lengthened by using a Kenko 1.4 DG 300... IQ was maintained and the results were very acceptable.
I too read so much bad publicity and comment on this lens but it did not put me off as in recent times this lens has received accolades to which I am pleased to add mine.
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