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Finding performance info on this lens isn't easy yet, but PopPhoto have a short review, and they give it very high marks, better than the Sigma and Canon versions even, for example, the Canon lens had 1.28% barrel distortion at 70mm, the Tamron was only 0.23%, they rated the sharpness and contrast in the excellent range.... and the price is only $700 US.
Might have too think seriously about this lens..sounds good.
Greg
http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses/54 ... -test.html

Hmmm, that interests me too

yep
we are all waiting for the Alpha mount version to hit the shelves. Probably by the end of this month, Inch'allah!

It seems that B&H photo in New York City got in 6 of these on Thursday sometime during the day, and they were gone by shortly before midnight! I am on the email notice of instock and did not get a email as did several others that are on the notify list as well. checked other major retailers here in states on there web site and no stock yet. I am on email notice list with 2 other dealers as well as with B&H.

Wow, B&H must have a bunch of back orders too fill in the A-mount version, presumably they'll get to your's soon Seanhoxx, it'd be great if you could let us know what you think, when it arrives and you can give it a bit of a tryout.
Greg
ps The main test gripe at DPR as far as I can see was the performance of the focus motor (it wasn't as good as Canon's USM) apparently, that shouldn't be a problem for the A-mount version.

http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses/54 ... -test.html

check out the review on pop photo,even has a video with it. Based on my limited use of tamron glass I have been very pleased so far. I think the build and the function will be quality. The focus speed with screw drive will be fast, maybe a bit faster on A700 then on A100 / 200. it won't be $1200 - $1600 U.S. fast, but it should be fast enough.
Sean