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Dan Mold
TechRadar
“I think the extra money is justified in the US and UK by the suite of upgrades that come with the new and improved version.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Bright f/1.8 Aperture
- Fast Autofocus
- Dust, Splash, Fluorine Protection
- Excellent Resolution When Stopped Down
- Available for Multiple Mounts
- Expanded 17‑40mm zoom range
Points of Contention
- No Optical Stabilization
- Longitudinal Chromatic Aberration
- Soap‑Bubble Bokeh
- Smaller imaging circle limits full‑frame use
- High price
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics80
Jim Fisher
PCMag
“The lens delivers on its promises, rewarding photographers with clear images with softened, albeit sometimes busy, backgrounds, and a downright reasonable size given its aperture and angle of view.”
