Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8

[Boz Mon]

I can get the lens at my local camera shop for about $440. This seems like an average price that it is going for, eh?

 

[potownrob]

From a local camera shop maybe, but you can find it cheaper online. I got it on amazon.com for under 400 bucks back in September. Here's a listing of their offers (used ones look tempting):

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00156OZ68/ref=dp_olp_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1233621820&sr=8-2"]Amazon.com: Used and New: Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens with Built In Motor for Nikon Digital SLR[/ame]

Edit: Found it on bh for under 400 too (though they charge tax if you live in NY):
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/550954-REG/Tamron_AF016N700_17_50mm_f_2_8_XR_Di_II.html

 

[RyanLilly]

Buy it. It's a great lens. I like it a lot.