FWIW I decided against this lens because there ate actually two models. If it were the VC model I'd have probably bought it bit think I'll now look at a shorter range in a 17-50 or similar.
I also ordered a cheap hood from eBay to protect the lens.
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Worth hanging on to spare though,I knocked my Tamron 18-270 yesterday and the hood broke,very flimsy indeed.Lens comes with a hood hence no need to buy separately.
Worth hanging on to spare though,I knocked my Tamron 18-270 yesterday and the hood broke,very flimsy indeed.