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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jwstl" data-source="post: 131446" data-attributes="member: 12977">I wanted the Nikon f/4 because the reviews have been nothing but positive and it only weighs 30 oz. (850 grams) which makes it a perfect travel lens. The Tamron, while lighter than the Nikon 2.8, still weighs over 3 pounds. Another vote in favor of the Tamron is the inclusion of the tripod collar. If you want one for the Nikon f/4 you have to pay another $200. That makes the Tamron an even better deal.I used to be a Nikon lens snob but no longer. I have 3 fairly new Sigma lenses that are all outstanding and a new Nikon lens I expected to be excellent but is thoroughly mediocre, so I'm willing to try another third party lens.</blockquote>