First impression (as you can read almost anywhere else, too): larger than expected. Personally, I find it a bit uncomfortable to hold. I'll try Nikon's own optional grip as soon as I can find it anywhere.
Build quality is very good.
I can already add two annoyances <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> First: the lens rear caps only fit in exactly one orientation. So, unlike on F-mount lenses, you really need to look at what you're doing to mount the cap on the lens. Second: manual focus is done through the camera (I already knew that), but the smallest steps seem too huge for testing.
Looks like I'll need to get a macro focusing rail or something like that to cover the area between two focus steps.
I also got the 10-100mm super zoom today, which is HUGE. It's currently sitting on my desk next to a Sigma EX 10-20/3.5 and doesn't look smaller in comparison. To be operational, the lens needs to extend its inner tube, which makes it even larger.
The motor zoom works quite well, though.
-- Markus
Build quality is very good.
I can already add two annoyances <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> First: the lens rear caps only fit in exactly one orientation. So, unlike on F-mount lenses, you really need to look at what you're doing to mount the cap on the lens. Second: manual focus is done through the camera (I already knew that), but the smallest steps seem too huge for testing.Looks like I'll need to get a macro focusing rail or something like that to cover the area between two focus steps.
I also got the 10-100mm super zoom today, which is HUGE. It's currently sitting on my desk next to a Sigma EX 10-20/3.5 and doesn't look smaller in comparison. To be operational, the lens needs to extend its inner tube, which makes it even larger.
The motor zoom works quite well, though.
-- Markus
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