Tamron lens for Nikon: question about inscription, black vs. gold lettering

[peter_mcmonigle]

<p>I just bought a used Tamron SP 28-75 f2.8 XR Di LD (IF) from a very reputable local (Indianapolis) source. I'm purchasing my first DSLR, a Nikon D7100, later this month. This Tamron is the exact model I'd decided on pairing with it and when I saw it listed in "very good" condition at less than half the price I was planning on paying new, I couldn't resist. The lens looks in great shape; can't wait to try it out. <br>

In all the pictures I've seen of this lens, around the top of the zoom ring, where all the model info is nicely imprinted, the writing is black inside a gold band. But, on the one I just received, the lettering itself is in gold. Does this by chance denote some difference in the lens, itself?</p>

[Dieter Schaefer]

<p>According to a response from Tamron Europe in this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1401701 there's no difference (except for the lettering, of course).</p>

[jim_momary]

<p>Some talk here about built in motor vs. not.<br>

https://www.flickr.com/groups/tamron2875mm/discuss/72157632497164799/<br>

I vaguely seem to recall gold lettering being a while back, while the gold band seems to be a newer product appearance.</p>

<p>But, that's only my recollection.</p>

<p>Jim M.</p>

[peter_mcmonigle]

<p>Thanks, guys. I was worried I might've come into a grey-market bootleg or something.</p>

[Mark Salo]

<p>I love the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 on a DX camera.</p>