KEH is offering a Tamron 28-75mm with caps and hood, in bargain condition, at $265 -- with free shipping for the next three days -- and $1 for shipping insurance. It includes Keh's 6 month used warranty. I almost pulled the trigger on it but I really can't justify adding yet another lens right now, especially since I'm saving up my pennies for the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 and a new WR camera body sometime in 2014.

But this lens is apparently supersharp and a great wedding/portrait zoom lens. Has a reputation for some FF/BF issues, along with plasticky build quality and loud AF noise, but for $266 with 6 months warranty, it may be a no-brainer for someone who has a camera body that can do AF-adjustment.

So... someone please buy this lens so I don't have further temptations over the weekend. My wife and wallet will thank you:

http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Autofocus-Non-Mfg-Zoom-Lenses/1/sku-AP09999121358J?r=FE

[ClinchShots]

love it, here are a few

Sunset Cliffs


Shelter Island the next morning


balboa (sorry for the turned pic)

[Nick Siebers]

Nice pick up, cliffshots. I think it was smart to jump on it. Sometimes KEH will offer something at a price better than you see elsewhere, and if it something I want I buy it. Shipping is about $12, usually, which many times is still less than you'd pay elsewhere with less peace of mind. DON'T wait for free shipping - the good stuff will be long gone.

[ClinchShots]

what a great lens it is for people shots too. great for wedding photog

I say it paired with a 50 1.4 and a macro is a perfect set up