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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ALBundy" data-source="post: 419462" data-attributes="member: 15">Tamron lenses are good value for the $$. In fact compared to other Jap third party lens like Tokina and Sigma, Tamron is my favorite. Used to have the 17-50 when I was using D80 and that was a sharp lens, similarly when I upgraded to the D700 I bought the 28-75, another sharp lens meant for FX cameras. Now all lens in the dry cabinet are Nikkors, except the classic Tamron SP90 macro lens, which is an awesome lens for the money. That being said, I prefer the ones without built in motor, as the the newer ones have intermittent hang problems.  Stan, if u r torn between getting a DSLR and a compact, get a Panasonic GF1. I am contemplating to get one myself. It is really awesome <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />:rock:</blockquote>