I have owned the VR version of this lens over 10 years and have been quite happy with it. A good friend is thinning his lens herd and asked if I was interested in picking up the D version for what he would receive on a trade-in. I know the newer version is considered by many to be better than its predecessor, but I am wondering if there would be any reason for me to consider acquiring the D version (as I am not very familiar with it). I am not looking for redundant lenses, but sometimes certain lenses have certain characteristics that make them desirable even if they have been replaced with a newer model. I am currently shooting with a D610 and D500. Any thoughts?
--Ken
--Ken