So its time to part with, in my eyes, the best walk around everyday lens for crop sensor users. Only thing I didn’t like about it was the non constant fstop. If it was f4 I’d never part with it. I bought the lens used about a yr ago, but it didn’t have a lens hood with it. You can see the wear on the zoom ring, but nothing serious. I take very good care of my gear. I clean it atleast once a week or more as needed. Also because it has the telescoping barrel it has some dust behind the glass. That doesn’t effect the image quality at all. I can get some straight from camera shots if you’d like. But all of you have seen what can come of it.
I’ll be honest cause thats the kinda guy I am. This lens isn’t that sharp, but I’m spoiled by using Lglass and other higher end glass. This lens is perfect for a beginner or someone that wants to drop their kit lens. I actually recommend this lens over the kit lens if you can. I’ve done some rolling shots at 1/20th and they’ve come out crystal clear.
I’m looking to get atleast $350 shipped, you just have to pay the paypal fees.
Here are a few shots of the lens itself. I tried my best to show the dust in the lens.
Everything:
Rear:
Front w/ hood:
Zoom ring:
Front glass:
