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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rick M" data-source="post: 323198" data-attributes="member: 4399"><p>This has been my most debated lens purchase ever. Looking back, I started this thread over a year ago and have battled in my head ever since. Both lenses (this and the Nikon) have had rebates, but price was not the only factor. The downside to the Tamron has always been the fact that my 3 main filters are all 77mm. The Tamron advantage is of course VC, which was really the deciding factor. I think Nikon will eventually release a VR version, but I'm sure it will be over $2k and I'm tired of waiting. After handling this again at the dealer and finding it is a razor sharp copy, I couldn't walk away without it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />.</p></blockquote><p></p>