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Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD SP

Been using this lens with Canon 5D Mark 3 for about 6 months now. I have several other Canon stabilized L series zooms, but this lens is the one that comes with me the most when the shooting situations are the most unpredictable. It is a fast lens with the F2.8 spec, but with the image stabilization and F2.8 aperture, I am getting tack sharp pictures over 95% of the time with 1/10 sec exposure in candle light situations. I am amazed at the light gathering capability this combination offers. I can take pictures in street light conditions with ISO 100 and get amazing results. The demand is expected to be high for a long time and price is likely to be list price. Tamron has a ground breaking product and a solid cash cow on its hands. I am concerned of the price erosion of the Canon lenses I own now if Tamron continues on this path. Maybe a F1.8 lens with image stabilization is next ?