At around $140, this lens is a remarkable value and worthy of a 5-star Amazon rating, though I'd give it 4.5 stars if that option were available.

The lens is a great value.

The Tamron is an excellent value for the price (I paid under $160 delivered).

Awesome value and performance

Great value.

For the money, it is a relatively good value.

Good value

For the price it's a very good value.

Has good color rendition, but has no shake compensation so hand holding is a bit of a risk as I believe it is less sharp than OEM camera lens as expected, tripod is recommended...still probably a value at the price paid.

Great value.

All in all a great value.

A good value for the price

As with many reviews before me, I agree you get what you pay for but this lens is a great value for the money

I would definitely recommend buying this lens as it's such a great value.

Great value, shipped quickly and arrived as described!

I would recommend a tripod for all macro use and most use over 180mm as it is a little touchy on the focusing side.

I'll add that I took a photograph of a stray box that blew onto my property by exactly 5 acres away and the clarity of the photograph was inspiring as to what this lens could really do

I have greatly enjoyed this new lens as it works flawlessly with my Nikon D5100.

The Auto focus works as it should with the D60 and it takes great pictures.

The zoom ring drags a