Its tamron so sample variation is probably a consideration. If you can get a good copy its a no brainer for the price though!
On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 1:58 PM, Igor PDML-StR <pdml...@komkon.org> wrote: > > I've noticed that there are a bunch of relatively inexpensive (compared to > the cost @B&H etc.) Tamron 16-50/2.8 lenses: starting from about $220 > to $285 shipped. > They are in various conditions, from very good to new, and most of them are > from different small stores in Japan. > > I see that this fast lens is relatively small and light, - it is a bit > smaller and lighter than 17-70/4. Many people are raving about performance > of this lens even when they buy at $400+, while some note inconsistent QC. > > So, I wonder if someone know the reason of that sudden(?) influx of these > lenses from Japan. > Also, - are there any other caveats? > > Thanks, > > Igor > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
