here is a great price

I am not in the market, but wow,, here is a huge discount -> Amazon.com: Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens with Built in Motor for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras: TAMRON: Camera & Photo

a 70-200 Tamron 2.8 , over half off,, which seems like a great deal.

I think they are comming out with a new 2.8 VC version which will compete with the new Nikon f4 at about the same price point.

I read some nice things about Tamron, I have limited experience on other brands, except for a couple sigmas, My lens are all Nikkor lens, but,, have been tempted a few times.