Formula 5 80-250mm f/4.5

Buy it; you won't be disappointed Having used the much cheaper Nikkor 70-300mm for a few years, mainly for wildlife photos, I decided to upgrade. I got great results with the old lens, but the 80-400mm is just next level. On the Nikon site, reviewers have commented that you shouldn't even think about buying this lens - just order it. They were right. Great detail, and with the extra magnification (it's on a D7100 DX body, so effectively 120-600mm) I can capture subjects nicely from greater distances. It's big and heavy, and I'm still getting used to the different center of gravity, but I'm really happy with the photos I've taken since it arrived.

Flexible Sports Lens This is a really great lens for a broad range of uses. bought this lens to photograph yacht racing and have found it to be even better than expected. The VR feature has allowed me to hand hold more often and still get sharp results. Although I didn't plan to use it to photograph my grandchildren I have found it perfect in many situations. I'm using it on a Nikon D3, D2x, F5 and I have even used it on my old F3hp. Although the vr and auto focus does not work on the f3 the lens still takes takes great photos. Fantastic product.

Handy and so usefull!! Somewhat heavier than I was expecting, but so is my D850. Sharp and responsive. Thought I might miss the "G"- removed functions, but haven't remembered to, yet. Haven't had it long enough to say its durable, (also don't plan on dropping it!). I appreciate the extended range over my old 80-200 f4 which hardly ever came off my old D300, and its so MUCH HANDIER than my 200-400mm F4 to reach out with. Overall: VERY NICE!