11-28-2012, 04:22 PM
The new Tamron with image stabilization and USM style motor seems to be a very good lens now, just about on par with the offerings from Canon, Nikon and Sony. Especially when the price starts dropping a very interesting alternative for those wanting an f2.8 portrait zoom:
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/tamron-sp-70-200mm-f-2-8-di-vc-usd-lens-review-20774
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/tamron-sp-70-200mm-f-2-8-di-vc-usd-lens-review-20774