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Tamron has announced a pair of lenses for the Nikon Z, a fast 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD, and the Sony E, a 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD. The former isn't entirely new, but it's now available for Nikon Z shooters, and the latter is a wide, full-frame lens for Sony users.
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens now available for Nikon Z
Tamron first unveiled the fast 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD in 2021 for Sony E mount, full-frame mirrorless cameras, and now it's available for the popular Nikon Z. It’s incredible that you can go from wide to telephoto while maintaining the fast aperture (f/2-2.8). And you’re carrying less glass with the 35-150mm focal length option.
Features include:
- 35-150mm focal length
- Minimum aperture of f/2-2.8
- Minimum object distance of 13 inches (0.33m) at wide and 33.5 in. (0.85m) at telephoto
- 9 aperture blades
- 21 elements in 15 groups
- 82mm filter size
- Note: VXD stands for Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive
The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD is a solidly built lens, but it’s hefty: It weighs 2.6 pounds (1165 grams) and is 6.2 inches long (158mm) with a 3.5-inch diameter (89.2mm).
For the Nikon Z, the price is $1,999 USD while the Sony version costs $1,899 USD. Not a bad price for such a fast lens.
Learn more at Tamron's site.
The Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD for Sony E
The Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD for Sony E (35mm full-frame) is a brand new, wide angle lens, going from ultra wide (17mm) to the 'standard nifty fifty' of 50mm. The lens is compact and ideal for 'walking around,' so it won't weigh you down too bad.
It also features:
- Focal length of 17mm to 50mm
- Constant f/4 aperture
- Minimum object distance of 7.5 in. (0.19m) at wide and 11.8 in. (0.3m) at tele
- Compact and sturdy construction
- AF that is fast and accurate, perfect for shooting sports or your next film
- 67mm filter size
The Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD for Sony E was only recently announced, so pricing hasn't been set yet. The company did say it will be available fall 2023, so it should be debuting soon. Check out this page for more info.
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