AardCytan
Overall very happy with the lens. Great quality, good weight (some people like light-weight, I dont - this is pretty heavy compared to other 35mm lenses), and did come with a patched chip so that it is Tap-in Console compatible. The reason for the 1 star, and while not a big deal I think it its warranted, is that this lens was pre-owned. The settings in the camera were not default, protective film for the range viewer was missing (I own several of Tamron SP so know its supposed to be there), and the box was taped, not factory sealed. While there are no scratches on the glass or body, and is in mint condition, I still feel this shouldnt fall under "New" category because its not. Like any camera store, they would have marked it down as a returned product with a 5-10% discount, and labeled it as such. Other than this mislead, this is a fantastic lens and has replaced a few of my others. Thanks!