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<blockquote data-quote="emoxley" data-source="post: 65077" data-attributes="member: 8006">Ok, I tried them out today, and paid more attention to them. The VR in the Nikkor lens and the VC in the Tamron lens, are about the same speed. No stop watch to measure it with, but counting in my head, they're about the same.I shot the Nikkor 18-105mm at the 70mm focal length, and at the 105mm length with AF on and VR on. I also shot the Tamron at the 70mm focal length, and at the 105 length with AF on and VC on. Actually the Tamron turned out to be 102mm instead of 105mm. Best I could do eye-balling it. I doubt the 3mm it was off made a difference. I'll have to stand by my original findings. The VR is quieter, but the VC is better at holding the image still. Used the same focal lengths, settings, etc.......Tamron is considered to be a third party lens, but they've been around a very long time. They've built up a very good reputation for themselves, having quality lens at cheaper prices than the &quot;big boys&quot;. I love my Nikon stuff, but have to admit that when you buy a Nikon product, you're paying extra for that name. Like buying a Harley Davidson, Ranger Boat, etc.... Tamron, along with the cheaper price, gives a better warranty than Nikon. Nikon is 5 yrs. on their lens, and Tamron is 6 yrs. on theirs.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="emoxley, post: 65077, member: 8006"] Ok, I tried them out today, and paid more attention to them. The VR in the Nikkor lens and the VC in the Tamron lens, are about the same speed. No stop watch to measure it with, but counting in my head, they're about the same. I shot the Nikkor 18-105mm at the 70mm focal length, and at the 105mm length with AF on and VR on. I also shot the Tamron at the 70mm focal length, and at the 105 length with AF on and VC on. Actually the Tamron turned out to be 102mm instead of 105mm. Best I could do eye-balling it. I doubt the 3mm it was off made a difference. I'll have to stand by my original findings. The VR is quieter, but the VC is better at holding the image still. Used the same focal lengths, settings, etc....... Tamron is considered to be a third party lens, but they've been around a very long time. They've built up a very good reputation for themselves, having quality lens at cheaper prices than the "big boys". I love my Nikon stuff, but have to admit that when you buy a Nikon product, you're paying extra for that name. Like buying a Harley Davidson, Ranger Boat, etc.... Tamron, along with the cheaper price, gives a better warranty than Nikon. Nikon is 5 yrs. on their lens, and Tamron is 6 yrs. on theirs. [/QUOTE]

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