I did just want to mention the following text from the lensrentals.com
Lens Repair Data 3.5 article:
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...The Tamron 70-200 f2.8 is joining the Sigma 120-400 and 150-500 (45% failure rate) in the Lensrentals Hall of Shame: lenses we no longer carry because their failure rate is so high we just can’t afford them. Almost half of them have failed, usually after 3 to 6 months in service.
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Now, granted, a rental lens probably sees more use/abuse in those 3-6 months than a privately owned lens would in 3-6 years, but still...