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<blockquote data-quote="Prefrosh01" data-source="post: 504380" data-attributes="member: 37058">I have the opportunity to purchase a used Tamron 17-50MM f2.8 VC in E++ condition for $300 from a local camera shop.&nbsp; The lens is currently reserved for me and being shipped to a closer store location for pick up.&nbsp; If I decide to purchase it, I have 30 days to play with it and see if it is &quot;right&quot; for me.I have been reading a lot on this lens and it sounds what like what I am looking for in an upgrade from my kit 18-140 VR lens.&nbsp; The only thing I am not sure is the VC, as I have read that the non VC may be a better lens.A little bit about me:I recently decided to dedicate my time to photography and really learn&nbsp; how to take good pictures and get out of the auto and assisted modes.&nbsp; From what I have read on the&nbsp; forums, I would be classified as a Generalist - just taking pictures of&nbsp; family, friends, landscapes, travel, etc., basically whatever catches my&nbsp; eye and nothing in particular.I currently have the D7000, and my two main lenses are the 18-140 Kit Lens and 35mm 1.8.Other lenses I have at home, but don't get used too often: <ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Nikon 18-55 Kit</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Nikon 55-200 VR</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tamron 18-270 VC</li>
</ul>Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information.Thank you for your time in advance!All the Best,Matt&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 
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[QUOTE="Prefrosh01, post: 504380, member: 37058"] I have the opportunity to purchase a used Tamron 17-50MM f2.8 VC in E++ condition for $300 from a local camera shop. The lens is currently reserved for me and being shipped to a closer store location for pick up. If I decide to purchase it, I have 30 days to play with it and see if it is "right" for me. I have been reading a lot on this lens and it sounds what like what I am looking for in an upgrade from my kit 18-140 VR lens. The only thing I am not sure is the VC, as I have read that the non VC may be a better lens. A little bit about me: I recently decided to dedicate my time to photography and really learn how to take good pictures and get out of the auto and assisted modes. From what I have read on the forums, I would be classified as a Generalist - just taking pictures of family, friends, landscapes, travel, etc., basically whatever catches my eye and nothing in particular. I currently have the D7000, and my two main lenses are the 18-140 Kit Lens and 35mm 1.8. Other lenses I have at home, but don't get used too often: [LIST] [*]Nikon 18-55 Kit [*]Nikon 55-200 VR [*]Tamron 18-270 VC [/LIST] Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information. Thank you for your time in advance! All the Best, Matt [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][/LEFT] [/QUOTE]

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