This lens was purchased as an exact replacement for the lens that came with my mother's Nikon D50. Somehow she or one of my sisters broke off part of the original to keep it from sticking to the camera so I found this lens for her. It's not the fastest, but the images are sharp and clear. 28-80mm is a good range for versatility at family gatherings or in situations where you need to take a lot of shots at different settings and don't have time to switch lenses. It's definitely worth the $60…