So I'm in the big time at last. Dirck Halstead has asked me to write this review for the Digital Journalist. If you didn't get a Christmas card from me blame it on Dirck.
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An 80 to 400 zoom is a wonderful idea. The fact that it is well balanced, lightweight, and sharp adds to the fun. The lens is terrific in decent light and is very easy to hold. The images it produces are very sharp and have good contrast. I am happy to say that while handholding the lens in low light, I made some very sharp pictures.