I got this lens for Christmas. Got it out of the box to try it out yesterday. I accidentally dropped it, not a big drop just a small drop but onto a tile floor. The lens broke in half and is unrepairable. Warranty does not cover drops. Do not buy this item! It is plastic and cheap. We all have those accidents, and I have dropped my other lens in even worse conditions, and they survived just fine. Spend a little more and get the metal body it will pay for itself in the long run.If you do ignore this warning, prepare yourself for buying a replacement or be extremely careful with it. I may have been extremely unlucky, but I feel that this lens will break for most people, its just a matter of time.