Thanks for the quick and informative reply Chuck. I have absolutely no plans to change camera bodies. This camera has all the features and capabilities I could ever want. I did read Bryans review of the Tamron which is why I'm considering it.


I was also going to consider theTamron 28-75 f2.8, but his review doesn't seem quite as favorable. Or maybe it's just that it didn't make his recommended list. Reading some of your other posts, it does seem like you are a fan. I'll keep my eye's open as I'm pricing things out. I did come across a refurbished Tamron 17-50 f2.8 for approx. $360. Does this seem like a good deal? Is there any downside to refurbished lenses? I have purchased a fair amount of reconditioned things in the past (I assume this is the same)and always been very happy with them. Never camera lenes though. I'm definitley feel as though I'm swimming upstream with all the choices and options.