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Is the tamron 16 50mm f 2 8 a worth buying used?

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From Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A: Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A: A zoom lens by Tamron for APS-C cameras, 16-50mm f/2.8. A 305-gram constant f/2.8 standard zoom for APS-C mirrorless bodies. Specs - Maker: Tamron - Focal length: 16-50mm (zoom) - Maximum aperture: f/2.8 - Made for: APS-C sensors - Mounts: Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon RF - Stabilised: no - Autofocus: yes What it frames like - On APS-C (Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X): like 24-75mm on ...

From Buying used: Buying used: Cameras and lenses are built to last, and many photographers upgrade often. That makes the used market one of the best ways to afford good gear. A body that's one or two generations old is often most of the camera for a fraction of the price.

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