June 12 in Japan, so it shouldn't be too much longer to get across the various oceans. http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/news/release_2009/0601.html
And I'm waiting, not so patiently! ; I cannot wait to lay my hands on that thing, and try it out versus the Sigma 10-20, so I can decide which I find better for my shooting. ; The Sigma has been available all along, but I just cannot bring myself to buy that lens without first checking out any other available competition. And as if that wasn't enough, there's a rumor circulating amongst the Minolta boards that Tokina may be returning to the A-mount, with an announcement possible in a few months. ; That would bring the 12-24 into consideration. ; Alas, if I can at least compare two decent manufacturers that I trust, I will jump in the water and buy one.
