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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kklor" data-source="post: 191019" data-attributes="member: 11878"><p>If you are using the lens for mostly indoor/ low light and no flash conditions then I would go with the Tamron.  I use mine for landscapes, day trips, etc. and I have not had any problems with the loss of the 1-2 Fstops (depending on the focal range).  I like that it is Nikon glass and build and I really have come to enjoy the versatility of the range from wide angle to a tele range and often go without lugging around any other lenses when I know what to anticipate what I will be shooting.  It is also nice not to have to change lens in less than ideal conditions like at the beach.  Google DXO labs for the optical quality of the Tamron.  Some of their lenses are decent and some are not so dependable.  You have to make a decision based on how you see yourself using this lens and whether you need that extra f-stop.</p></blockquote><p></p>