Tamron announces a standard zoom lens for Nikon mount and later for Canon mount. This is an update to Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 without VC. Why they focus on Nikon first? Because there is no lens equivalent in Nikon lens arsenal. The closest Nikon lens to this lens is Nikon AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 DX ($1200 and no VR).
As you can see, the Nikon version of 17-55mm is not only expensive but have no VR/VC (image stabilization) feature as well. While Nikon version has better built-quality, faster and quieter AF, better optically, the Tamron version is compact, cheap (we hope so), and have VC (Vibration Compensation to combat blur because of camera shake).
For Canon shooters, it will be depend on the price. If it is below $700, then it is pretty good deal, if not that I’ll suggest to get Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM instead.
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How about the AF motor inside this lens, is it a motorized lens?
based on my understanding = yes. so Nikon DSLR without AF motor can use this lens.
This lens is very nice and I did test with Nikon D300 as well. VC is very good.
http://www.photoshopphotography.com/tamron-17-50-vc-review/
That is quite a work out bomboman, thanks for the comment.