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Tamron Announces Development of 100-400mm Ultra-Telephoto
15 September 2017
Tamron has announced development of a new ultra-telephoto 100-400mm f4.5-6.3 zoom lens for full-frame dSLRs. The new design features three low disperson lens elements to reduce aberration plus the company's eBAND lens coating.
The 39.3 oz. lens uses magnesium in key areas of the lens barrel to improve weight reduction, strength and portability.
Its high-speed Dual Micro-Processing Unit control system enables fast and precise autofocus and reliable vibration compensation, the company added.
The new lens is compatible with Tamron's 1.4x teleconverter and the Tamron TAP-in Console that enables lens customizations for focus adjustments, VC mechanism adjustments and more. Additionally, an Arca Swiss compatible tripod mount is available as an optional accessory.
SPECIFICATIONS
Preliminary specifications for the new ultra-telephoto lens include:
TAMRON 100-400mm ULTRA-TELEPHOTO LENS SPECIFICATIONS Focal Length 100mm to 400mm Mounts Canon, Nikon Aperture Maximum at wide angle: f4.5
Maximum at telephot: f6.3Minimum Focus 59 inches Magnification 1:3.6 Optical Design Includes three low dispersion elements Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes, with high-speed Dual Micro-Processing Unit control system Weight 39.3 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Tamron did not announce either a price or availability. But B&H is now accepting preorders for the lens in either a Canon or Nikon mount.
For more information see the news release below.
Tamron Announces the Development of a New Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens
Superior image quality, advanced features and lightweight, compact design highlight the 100-400mm f4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035)
COMMACK, N.Y.-- Tamron USA, Inc. has announced the development of a new ultra-telephoto 100-400mm f4.5-6.3 Di VC USD zoom lens (Model A035) for full-frame dSLR cameras. The advanced optical design of Model A035 includes three LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements for greater aberration reduction and Tamron's original eBAND Coating for superior anti-reflection performance. At 39.3 oz., the new lens is the lightest weight in its class and features magnesium material in key areas of the lens barrel to improve weight reduction, strength and portability.
The Model A035 delivers fast and precise autofocus performance and consistently powerful VC (Vibration Compensation) benefits thanks to the high-speed Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) control system that is found in the latest Tamron lens models. Model A035 is fully compatible with Tamron's 1.4x teleconverter and the Tamron TAP-in Console that enables lens customizations for focus adjustments, VC mechanism adjustments and more. Additionally, an Arca Swiss compatible tripod mount is available as an optional accessory. This combination of features and optional accessories join to create a lens that photographers everywhere will enjoy using in various shooting situations, including low-light conditions that require handheld operation as well as those where convenient attachment to a tripod is preferred.
Product Highlights
- Three LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements effectively compensate for axial chromatic aberrations, a potential issue for ultra-telephoto lenses and other various aberrations
- eBAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency) Coating, with superior anti-reflection performance to eliminate flare and ghosting, provides flawless, crystal clear images
- High-speed Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) control system delivers quick and highly responsive autofocus performance and outstanding vibration compensation
- Lightest weight (39.3 oz.) lens in the ultra-telephoto zoom lens category
- Optional accessory tripod mount is Arca Swiss-compatible
- MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 59 inches and maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.6
- Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for weather protection
- Fully compatible with 1.4x teleconverter and TAP-in ConsoleTM
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.