"Super background blur for a lens of this speed and yes the VR helps" bhphotovideo.com
"All around amazing lens. Sturdy build, and very crisp images. Everyday lens." bhphotovideo.com
"This is a great walk-around lens if you're looking to travel light with a camera and one lens. Sharp and crisp." bhphotovideo.com
"This lens is light weight and produces good clean images." bhphotovideo.com
"This lens covers almost everything you could need for shooting DX photos in daylight. Carry this and a low-light lens, and you're set, nothing else necessary in the bag." bhphotovideo.com