Just signed on to take delivery of this lens after trying it out on my D300 yesterday, Jones Library, Amherst, MA. A little glare (but no flair)at the long end with a bright background but doesn't overexpose or loose detail and can be pulled down quite nicely. Exceptional at 35-50mm.
Library Wall at 70mm f/4.5.JPG
35mm, f/4.5 Macro of vine leaf, wall as background.JPG
Under Library Ref Room Overhang @f/2.8, 35mm.JPG
Library wall half-size @f/4.5, 70mm.JPG
gallery: 35-75mm Quick Sharpness Test
gallery: 35-70mm Full Aperature Test @70mm (weak focal length)