I recently acquired this lens. I also got the USB dock so I've updated the firmware to the latest version.
Here are some of the first images with it mounted on my D7500. I used a monopod but, with a combined weight of about 4 pounds, it could be handheld. So far, I like it but I've yet to experiment with custom settings.
NIKON D7500, 1/800 seconds, f/7.1, ISO 100, FL 112 mm, 35mm equivalent FL 168 mm
NIKON D7500, 1/400 seconds, f/6.3, ISO 100, FL 400 mm, 35mm Equivalent FL 600 mm