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I was wondering if anyone knows how the nikon 18-70 f/3.5-f4.5 compares to the tamron 17-50 f/2.8 image quality wise. I know the tamron will have better low light performance, but I figure if I can save a couple hundred and snag a used 18-70 and then also the nikon 50 mm 1.4 that might be better then the 17-50 2.8, would it still be better even if i pared the 17-50 2.8 with a 50mm 1.8? Ive never used the 50 mm 1.8 but I have used the 1.4 and LOVE it. So the first option is very tempting and I just want other opionons. (yes I did do a search.) The reason I ask is I hear the 18-70 is pretty dang sharp and the distortions/vignetting are minimal. So I figured that nice range paired with a good low light lens would be best, what do you think? I shoot mostly portraits and some landscapes, and plan to do a lot of low light stuff, so I thought the 1.4 would be good, and maybe also i'll have enough for a good tripod. What does everyone think? (sorry for the long winded post)