Advantages

  • True parfocal design
  • Massive zoom ranges
  • From pretty wide to very tight focal length
  • Relatively fast apertures
  • Pretty small and light considering the range
  • Built-in rocker for slow and controlled zooms

What to be aware of

  • Design to covers small sensor
  • Still results in a relatively large and heavy rig overall
  • For tight shot, a tripod is almost mandatory
  • Handheld can be cumbersome (a shoulder rig works best)