I ended up getting a Nikkor 24-85 2.8-4 It's ok. I am still testing it out. I have 30 days to return it if needed I only have 800 to spend, so I have to fit it into that range. One thing that bugs me right off the top is the fact that I tend to shoot between 75-80 MM, The apture is bugging me at that range, It jumps to f4 around 60MM or so. I might pick up the Tamron and try it out for a few days just to be sure. I guess I can pump up my ISO to 400 or so, but I feel that I shouldn't have to. The biggest prob I see so far is that I can't get my apture down (Larger numbers) to get a good DOF. I realy love to get the feedback I have been getting from you all, It's nice to here from people that use this gear and not just sell it. So, you will see more of me in here... Spike

You can't call it work if you love it... Zen Tambour