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Latest Review Posted	Tamron AF XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 I bought this lens together with my k-r from ebay Germany. First I was a bit disappointed about the sharpness but I regulated sharpness in the camera menu and when I use f/8 or f/11 the result is very satisfactory. I wanted to know the difference between this Tamron, the kit lens and the old prime lens 28mm and tested them. Between the prime lens 28 and the Tamron 18-200 I can harly find any difference in sharpness. The colours are brighter with the Tamron, seem more naturally. In comparison with the 18-55-lens I found the kit lens a whisker less sharp but only in the direct comparison. Generally the kit lens delivers good quality. As the Tamron has also a macro function and the lens is not very expensive it can only be recommended as a walkaround lens. Let me add that this is a brilliant forum which I did not find in the same quality in Germany.

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