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Tamron Announces 11-20mm, 150-500mm Sony E Zooms
22 April 2021
Tamron has announced two new Sony E mount zooms, an ultra wide-angle 11-20mm f2.8 for APS-C sensors and a full-frame telephoto 150-500mm f5-6.7.
WIDE ANGLE ZOOM
Highlights
- Compact, lightweight design
- APS-C format
- Fast f2.8 aperture
- 7 circular aperture blades
- Moisture-resistant construction
- Fluorine coating
- Rapid extra silent stepping drive
Specifications
Specifications for the wide-angle zoom include:
TAMRON 150-500mm LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Sony E Focal Length 11mm to 20mm Aperture f2.8 to f16
7 circular diaphragm bladesAngle of View 105°20' to 71°35' Minimum Focus 5.9 inches (wide)
9.4 inches (telephoto)Magnification 1:4 to 1:7.6 Optical Design 12 elements in 10 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 67mm Dimensions 3.4 x 2.87 inches Weight 60.8 oz. Price, Availability
Tamron said the wide-angle zoom will be available June 24 for $829. For more information visit the Tamron landing page.
TELEPHOTO ZOOM
Highlights
- A "compact" 500mm zoom
- 7 circular aperture blades
- Vibration Compensation
- Moisture-resistant construction
- Fluorine coating
- Voice-coil extreme-torque drive
Specifications
Specifications for the telephoto zoom include:
TAMRON 150-500mm LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Sony E Focal Length 150mm to 500mm Aperture Maximum: f5 to f6.7
Minimum: f22 to f32
7 circular diaphragm bladesAngle of View 16°25' to 4°57' Minimum Focus 23.6 inches (wide)
70.9 inches (telephoto)Magnification 1:3.1 to 1:3.7 Optical Design 25 elements in 16 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 82mm Dimensions 8.3 x 3.65 inches Weight 60.8 oz. Price, Availability
Tamron said the telephoto zoom will be available June 10 for $1,399. For more information visit the Tamron landing page.
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