To VR or not to VR, that is the question.

[phillipb]

There's a cheap 24-120 on ebay, but is not a VR, can anyone tell me if the two lenses are optically the same? I know the benefits of VR but was just wondering if the quality is the same.

[sirhc55]

Personally I would go with Birdie on this - the VR is not expensive and I think you would regret not getting the VR IMO

Chris

[gstark]

I'm with Chris on this one, Phillip.

How much do you think you'll save when the VR is so cheap ex-Poon?

[phillipb]

With a day to go it's $256 if it stays under $300 it would be a good buy.

[birddog114]

With a day to go it's $256 if it stays under $300 it would be a good buy.

phillipb
Think about it twice! it's not!

[phillipb]

Yeah, you're right, it's a used lens and the VR is worth at least $300 so back to dreaming for me.

[phillipb]

In case you're curious, that used lens ended up selling for $437.50 + P&H, so around $450 al up. Really puts Birddog's price in perspective doesn't it!

[nodabs]

needing VR also depends on what you shoot it doesn't do sports and action shooters much good so you need to think about what your going to be using the lense for

[birddog114]

That's the used lens 24-120/ the new lens 24-120VR is just another $210.00 extra, why should we settle for an used unit and old techno.