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The Nikon is up against the Tamron 35mm F1.8 VC,   maybe the VC adds the missing excitement that's lacking in the Nikon, also no VC in most of their fixed focals, here in France the Tamron is a little cheaper too.

Interesting, because over here the Tamron is considerably more expensive (Nikon around 475 EUR, Tamron closer to 700 EUR).
But yes, the VC maybe adds the "excitement" I was missing. But as Klaus' review shows, the lens doesn't really impress in other regards.
 

A review of the upcoming Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC perhaps?

Sure And the 35 VC, too, I will likely order it soon.

However, next stop: the AF-S 20/1.8, then Tamron 15-30 VC. And I got the AF-S 24/1.8 today

-- Markus