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Look at this google cached link from Adorama, there is a Tamron SP AF 17 - 50mm f/2.8 XR DI-II VC (Vibration Compensation) LD Aspherical (IF) lens for $729.00
Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 - Adorama.com
Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 - Adorama.com