When you guys package a lens, I thought you were sending to the far north! :-) This lens arrived today, VERY WELL PACKAGED. I think it took me a good 15 minutes to finally get to the lens box itself. WOW! I don't think even Canada Post could have gained easy access to damage this shipment - KUDOS! Loving the lens, after seeing about 6-7 Youtube videos on its performance and quality images, produced from this Tamron beauty. Now I can't wait to add to my library of images with this great piece of glass... Gil