I've been using this lens for a while now and am very happy with its versatility. Paired with my Sony Alpha, this is a handy device to take on trails or anywhere. It's perfect for landscapes, macro photography and I've gotten some pretty good quick shots of wildlife with the zoom. It literally replaced 3 lenses I carried with me. I'm an amateur photographer, not a pro, and I'm sure a pro might disagree that I use this lens in all of these situations, but for my purposes it's great. . A lot of lens for the money. Some reviews mention the fact that the lens will pop out while you're wearing it if you don't lock it. This is my experience and it's a little annoying, but I'm willing to put up with the usefulness of this lens. I loved it.