Tamron has introduced the 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD (Mannequin A074), a brand new all-in-one zoom lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.
Arriving lower than two months after Tamron’s 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 lens for full-frame E-mount cameras, the corporate’s new 27-300mm f/4-7.1 VC lens delivers a ten.7x zoom ratio whereas sustaining a compact and light-weight type issue. The lens is 5 inches (126 millimeters) lengthy at its minimal size and weighs simply 21.5 ounces (610 grams).
Regardless of its excessive zoom ratio and comparatively small measurement, the lens options the everyday Tamron bells and whistles, together with the corporate’s Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive (VXD) linear motor autofocus system and Vibration Compensation (VC) optical picture stabilization expertise.
The lens additionally has close-up chops. At 28mm, it may possibly focus as shut as 7.5 inches (0.19 meters), leading to a most magnification ratio of 1:2.8. At 300mm, the minimal focusing distance is 39 inches (0.99 meters), decreasing the max magnification ratio to 1:3.8.
The lens incorporates 20 parts into 13 teams, together with a single eXtra Low Dispersion (XLD) aspect and a Low Dispersion (LD) aspect to manage aberrations, together with chromatic ones — the undesirable colour fringing that may seem in pictures. The lens additionally options Tamron’s Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Era 2 (BBAR-G2) coating to suppress ghosting and flare, promising clear pictures even in backlit situations. Tamron guarantees “best-in-class picture high quality [for] an all-in-one zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.”
Tamron believes its new 10.7x zoom lens is well-suited for photographers who prioritize a compact, light-weight equipment that doesn’t compromise versatility. Its focal size ought to work properly for landscapes, journey, portraits, sports activities, and even wildlife pictures. Tamron additionally says that the lens ought to work for video functions as a result of the autofocus system is easy and quiet.
The lens has a zoom lock mechanism swap, Focus Set button, and works with Tamron’s Lens Utility Operate software program. Additional, the lens has a 67mm filter thread, the identical as a lot of Tamron’s different lenses for mirrorless cameras.
A 28-300mm full-frame lens for mirrorless cameras is exclusive. Tamron used to make one for DSLR cameras (Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sony A), the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD, however that was 10 years in the past. Nikon additionally made an AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens for its DSLR cameras again within the day, and Canon provided an EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM lens, too.
That mentioned, Nikon bought again into the all-in-one lens recreation in March with its new Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens. Whereas slower than the previous Nikon 28-300mm for F-mount, the brand new zoom has extra attain and is darn good.
If Sony shooters regarded on the Nikon 28-400mm with envy, Tamron’s new 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VC ought to curb jealousy. The Tamron lens is cheaper and gives extra telephoto capabilities than Sony’s 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS lens that’s at present on sale for $948.
Pricing and Availability
The Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VC lens shall be obtainable on August 29 for $899 ($1,199 CAD). At this level, Tamron has solely mentioned the lens shall be obtainable in E-mount.
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