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There was a topic already with some shots taken by many people with the XC 50-230, but I could not find it today. I took my XC 50-230 for a stroll this past weekend, something I had not done before. I've had the lens for a while but did not have a real oportunity to put it to the test. So, my conclusion is that it is a pretty good lens, and if you need that extra reach, but do not want to spend all that money on the XF 55-200, you can get the cheaper, lighter and longer reach XC 50-230 with no worries and regrets. Here are some examples: First. Check out that reach! At 50MM (notice the Seisho-no-ie holy grounds to the left): FXE26346.jpg by Marcelo Valente, on Flickr AT 230mm. Well...that got close enough, and sharp enough, for me. Seisho-no-ie holy ground by Marcelo Valente, on Flickr Now a couple of closer look shots of that sail boat: (go to flicker and zoom in. pretty sharp I think) FXE26349.jpg by Marcelo Valente, on Flickr FXE26350.jpg by Marcelo Valente, on Flickr Another at 230mm. This one testing out the image stabilization. I was in a moving vehicle when taking this shot of the pretty lady riding her horse. FXE26443.jpg by Marcelo Valente, on Flickr Another at 230mm also in the moving vehicle. FXE26420.jpg by Marcelo Valente, on Flickr Well, what do you think? Good enough?