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<blockquote data-quote="spb_stan" data-source="post: 681124" data-attributes="member: 43545">I have the non-vr 24-70 2.8 and think it is a fine workhorse lens but even the low cost f/1.8 primes beat it, and every other zoom. In the studio I don't care about VR because I control the conditions for out and about or events the VR would make a big difference in getting low light shots handheld.Last night I bought a Tamron 15-30 2.8, after debating with myself over the 14-24 2.8 Nikkor or the Tamron. I had no other Tamron but the $450 price difference swayed me. I was not even considering the VR but took the long way walking home from the store and shooting night scene, it became apparent in 2 shots that 1/2 second exposures at f2.8 and ISO100 I was amazed how much better the Tamron was in its stabilization over any other lens I have.&nbsp; I will have to try out their 24-70. 50 shots later on a dark night slow shutter without a tripod became feasible.The feel of the Tamron is very nice and looking at the results in&nbsp; Light Room this morning confirmed I had reasons to be very happy with the addition.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="spb_stan, post: 681124, member: 43545"] I have the non-vr 24-70 2.8 and think it is a fine workhorse lens but even the low cost f/1.8 primes beat it, and every other zoom. In the studio I don't care about VR because I control the conditions for out and about or events the VR would make a big difference in getting low light shots handheld. Last night I bought a Tamron 15-30 2.8, after debating with myself over the 14-24 2.8 Nikkor or the Tamron. I had no other Tamron but the $450 price difference swayed me. I was not even considering the VR but took the long way walking home from the store and shooting night scene, it became apparent in 2 shots that 1/2 second exposures at f2.8 and ISO100 I was amazed how much better the Tamron was in its stabilization over any other lens I have. I will have to try out their 24-70. 50 shots later on a dark night slow shutter without a tripod became feasible. The feel of the Tamron is very nice and looking at the results in Light Room this morning confirmed I had reasons to be very happy with the addition. [/QUOTE]

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