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derek · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:43 pm Post subject: Shall I get this lens?

I like the look of this lens. I currently have a Sigma 70-300mm, a Canon 28-135mm and the Canon 18-55mm. I'm hoping to avoid having to carry them around and wondered if this lens would meet my needs. It's my birthday soon so I feel a treat coming on! lol

http://www.tamron.com/lenses/prod/18250_diII.asp

cheers
derek
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carlj · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:54 pm Post subject:

Derek, know little about that particular lens, but the Sony badged version has been improved with different coatings, improved AF. Have a look at www.alphamountworld.com - quite a few Sony owners have one or the other, and can help better than I....

Carl

Gilly · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject:

These boy's certainly rate it Degsy http://www.dphotojournal.com/tamr...-63-di-ii-ld-aspherical-if-macro/

And like its suggested in the text - it'll save you lugging all your other lenses about with you.

Go for it! Mrs. D will treat you Laughing

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derek · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject:

Thanks for replies. Its still sounding good and those reviews were all positive. It would be good for taking out when walking instead of carrying 3 lenses around. Smile

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derek · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:49 pm Post subject:

well its here

ordered the lens 11pm monday , arrived 11am weds from morris photography, cheaper than jessops who would'nt price match, plus a free hoya uv filter and free delivery. Very Happy

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