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<blockquote data-quote="Rick M" data-source="post: 64812" data-attributes="member: 4399">I think this is one of those exceptional third party lenses where it's a difficult decision since the QI is so close. One of the problems with all reviews is they tend to be bias and attempt to prove a preconceived result. Another problem with advice and reviews is , for the most part, we like what we own and want you to experience our satisfaction. I've found the most valuable reviews come from those that have owned both lenses in question. The most popular lens is not always the best, but it gets the most hype. I went through this when deciding between the nikon 18-200 and 16-85. The 18-200 is very popular and held in higher regard than the 16-85, yet most reviews conceded that the 16-85 was sharper. After reading reviews from owners of both, I went with the 16-85.I have the Nikon, so from my positive experience it is the one to get, but the Tamron may certainly be just as good. The only negative I read about with third party lenses is resale value and getting &quot;a good copy&quot;. I would suggest if you go with the Tamron, you buy it in a store where you can test it first and walk out confident that you have no quality issues to worry about.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Rick M, post: 64812, member: 4399"] I think this is one of those exceptional third party lenses where it's a difficult decision since the QI is so close. One of the problems with all reviews is they tend to be bias and attempt to prove a preconceived result. Another problem with advice and reviews is , for the most part, we like what we own and want you to experience our satisfaction. I've found the most valuable reviews come from those that have owned both lenses in question. The most popular lens is not always the best, but it gets the most hype. I went through this when deciding between the nikon 18-200 and 16-85. The 18-200 is very popular and held in higher regard than the 16-85, yet most reviews conceded that the 16-85 was sharper. After reading reviews from owners of both, I went with the 16-85. I have the Nikon, so from my positive experience it is the one to get, but the Tamron may certainly be just as good. The only negative I read about with third party lenses is resale value and getting "a good copy". I would suggest if you go with the Tamron, you buy it in a store where you can test it first and walk out confident that you have no quality issues to worry about. [/QUOTE]

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