that was taken with photobooth on my lap top, nor am I a pro; I can buy what I want and the tamron 17-50 2.8 is a highly rated lens and at 1/3 of the price of the nikon version. I'm very impressed with this lens actually. Im 17, had to sell a bike for afford the body, and was able to get the rest of the gear from scholarships and bursarys.