>>3997461slow lens but with good nikon contrast, dont expect tact sharpness, with portraiture, no need to soften the skin in post. 135mm onwards it is somehow soft. it weighs the 2 kit lenses on your hand (normal and tele). rubber will loosen at some point. VR works even at 200mm. flexible lens for the reach. I enjoyed using mine, I was able to get nice photos back then.