Hello! I am looking for anyone out there with experiences with this lens. I've read some reports from photo.net and else where but would like more inputs from others before investing $$ into it. Specifically I am looking for a AF-D zoom lens for travel/everyday shooting when i don't want to carry my Nikkor primes (24, 50, 85 and also 80-200 Nikkors). Other lenses in considerations are the Nikkor 24-120, Tamaron 28-200, and Sigma 28-105 f2.8-4. Price range is an issue. Thanks for your input.