It’s hard to find a lens that balances cost, constant aperture, and quality. While OEM lenses with constant aperture are top-notch in terms of quality, they often (with the exception of some) come at a higher price point. Sure, you can get away with a lens with variable apertures depending on where you are on the zoom, but you may end up needing a faster aperture even when zoomed in. After the AF motor on my Nikkor 28-70 f/2.8D failed, I was still able to use the lens in manual focus, but after photographing a Christmas play with it, I was starting to get tiredRead More →