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Tamron Developing Three New Lenses
20 February 2019
Tamron has announced the development of two new lenses for full-frame dSLR, a 35-150mm zoom and a 35mm prime, and one 17-28mm zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Three New Lenses. 35-150mm, 35mm and 17-28mm (approximately to scale).
The company said it expects to ship all three by mid-year.
PORTRAIT ZOOM
The new compact Model A043 is designed for fast handling and easy transport a focal range of 35mm to 150mm and a fast f2.8 aperture at e wide-angle while maintaining a bright f4 at telephoto.
For close-focusing, the minimum object distance is the same across the entire zoom range. Low Dispersion glass elements and aspherical lenses avoid degrading optical aberrations. The Model A043 also incorporates Tamron's Dual Micro-Processing Unit system to assures optimal autofocus performance and effective vibration compensation.
FAST PRIME
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tamron's SP lens series, Tamron has developed the 35mm Model F045 fixed focal lens to be the embodiment of all optical technology and manufacturing know-how the company has developed to date.
The Model F045 is equipped with a fast f1.4 aperture and high-speed, high-precision autofocus offering exceptional reliability, plus various other features for increased convenience, the company said. It is at home in nearly every photographic genre, including photojournalism, landscape, sports, street life, wedding groups and family snapshots.
ULTRA-WIDE ZOOM
The Model A046 features an unusually small 67mm diameter for a high-speed ultra-wide-angle zoom lens. Its light weight and compact size provide excellent balance when used with a full-frame mirrorless camera.
It's fast f2.8 aperture is available throughout the entire zoom range, delivering high-resolution and contrast edge to edge. It combines ultra-wide-angle focal length, fast constant f2.8 aperture and short minimum object distance at wide-angle. Autofocus is powered by the Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive stepping motor unit for high-speed, high-precision and quiet operation suitable for shooting video as well as still photographs.
For more information see the news release below.
Tamron Announces the Development of Three Lenses
Two for Full-Frame dSLRs and One for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
SAITAMA, Japan -- Tamron has announced the development of two new lenses for full-frame dSLR cameras -- the 35-150mm f2.8-4 Di VC OSD (Model A043) zoom lens and the SP 35mm f1.4 Di USD (Model f045) fixed focal lens; and a new high-speed ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras -- the 17-28mm f2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046).
Tamron will display these new lenses at CP+ 2019, the World Premiere show for camera and photo imaging, beginning Feb. 28 through March 3 at Pacifico Yokohama and at the Wedding and Portrait Professionals International, Feb. 27 through March 3 in Las Vegas.
The lenses are expected to launch in the middle of 2019.
Fast compact Portrait Zoom breaks new ground: 35-150mm f2.8-4 Di VC OSD (Model A043)
The new compact Model A043 is designed for fast handling and easy transport and features a zoom that extends from 35mm to 150mm, incorporating the 85mm focal length (often regarded as optimum for portrait shooting). It offers a fast f2.8 aperture at the wide-angle end while maintaining a bright f4 at the telephoto end. For close-focusing, the MOD (Minimum Object Distance) is 17.7 in across the entire zoom range. Delivering superb image quality, precisely placed LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements and aspherical lenses quash degrading optical aberrations. Furthermore, the Model A043 incorporates the Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) system, which assures optimal AF performance and effective vibration compensation.
Fast fixed focal lens boldly demonstrates Tamron's lens-making expertise: SP 35mm f1.4 Di USD (Model f045)
Tamron's SP lens series was born in 1979, based on the concept of delivering lenses for taking the perfect picture for those who love photography. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the series. In celebration, Tamron has developed the Model F045, the distillation of Tamron's accumulated lens-making expertise and craftsmanship. This orthodox fixed focal lens, which some consider the most basic of all interchangeable lenses, is the embodiment of all optical technology and manufacturing knowhow Tamron has developed to date.
The Model F045's unprecedented high-resolution image quality and beautiful, appealing background bokeh lets photographers capture any scene down to the finest details. The external lens barrel was developed through tireless pursuit of operability and durability, focusing constantly on the needs of photographers. This lens is equipped with a fast f1.4 aperture and high-speed, high-precision AF functionality offering exceptional reliability, plus various other features for increased convenience, making it the perfect everyday lens for your creative pursuits. It is ideally suited for nearly every photographic genre, including photojournalism, landscape, sports, street life, wedding groups and family snapshots.
High-speed ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount cameras is extremely compact and lightweight: 17-28mm f2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046)
The Model A046 achieves an astonishingly small diameter for a high-speed ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, as witnessed by its modest 67mm filter size. Its unprecedented light weight and compact size provide excellent balance when used with a full-frame mirrorless camera, making it easy to carry and enabling it to cater to a wide range of scenes and shooting conditions. The Model A046 offers a fast f2.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range and delivers high-resolution and contrast edge to edge. The combination of ultra-wide-angle focal length, fast constant f2.8 aperture and Minimum Object Distance of 7.5 in at the wide-angle end encourages richly expressive and creative photography in a multitude of scenarios. The Model A046's AF drive system is powered by the RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit, enabling it to deliver high-speed, high-precision and superbly quiet operation suitable for shooting video as well as still photographs.
Note: All dSLR camera functions are possible when the Models A043 and A045 are attached to a mirrorless camera via the manufacture's adapter.
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. of the above-mentioned three products are subject to change without prior notice.