The lens I bought was from a non-photographic company and had bad reviews. I took the plunge and ordered it anyway, believing I could always return it within 30 days if I wasn't satisfied. The lens is well shaped and takes good pictures. This particular model doesn't have VR, but I haven't noticed any drop in performance due to the lack of it. The 24-85mm lens is compact and covers the most common focal length ranges, making it very suitable as a walking FX lens.
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