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<blockquote data-quote="nickt" data-source="post: 589047" data-attributes="member: 4923">There are two Tamron lenses you can consider. The one Daz mentioned is very budget friendly. I never used it. It is a dx, lens. That is, it will not give a worthwhile result on a full frame (FX) camera if you ever move to a full frame. [edit: It is an FX lens as Daz pointed out below, sorry]Here is a link:<a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/550953-REG/Tamron_AF017NII_700_70_300mm_f_4_5_6_Di_LD.html" target="_blank">https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/550953-REG/Tamron_AF017NII_700_70_300mm_f_4_5_6_Di_LD.html</a>The other Tamron lens, the SP version is a top notch lens for sure. I bought it quite awhile back on a good rebate:<a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/728343-REG/Tamron_AFA005NII700_SP_70_300mm_f_4_5_6_Di.html" target="_blank">https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/728343-REG/Tamron_AFA005NII700_SP_70_300mm_f_4_5_6_Di.html</a>The lower cost lens has a macro function to play with. The higher cost lens does not have macro, but it is a great lens. I am very happy with the SP lens. It compares to the Nikon. I have kept it through several camera upgrades. Check the reviews and take your time since you are new at this.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="nickt, post: 589047, member: 4923"] There are two Tamron lenses you can consider. The one Daz mentioned is very budget friendly. I never used it. It is a dx, lens. That is, it will not give a worthwhile result on a full frame (FX) camera if you ever move to a full frame. [edit: [B]It is an FX lens[/B] as Daz pointed out below, sorry] Here is a link: [URL]https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/550953-REG/Tamron_AF017NII_700_70_300mm_f_4_5_6_Di_LD.html[/URL] The other Tamron lens, the SP version is a top notch lens for sure. I bought it quite awhile back on a good rebate: [URL]https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/728343-REG/Tamron_AFA005NII700_SP_70_300mm_f_4_5_6_Di.html[/URL] The lower cost lens has a macro function to play with. The higher cost lens does not have macro, but it is a great lens. I am very happy with the SP lens. It compares to the Nikon. I have kept it through several camera upgrades. Check the reviews and take your time since you are new at this. [/QUOTE]

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