Tamron launches two lenses for Sony E-mount

GaryPageau ,
Tamron 150-500 Di III VC VXD

Tamron USA launched two Sony E-mount full-frame lenses: 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057), an ultra-telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, and the 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060), a fast-aperture ultra-wide-angle zoom lens.

The 150-500mm F5-6.7, available on June 10, for $1,399, is Tamron’s first ultra-telephoto zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras that reaches the 500mm focal length and when used on APS-C mirrorless format cameras, the zoom range is an approximate 225-750mm full-frame equivalent.

To support handheld shooting in the ultra-telephoto range, the 150-500mm is equipped with VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive), a linear motor focus mechanism delivering quietness and agile performance, and TAMRON’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism for high-level image stabilization.

The 150-500mm F5-6.7 is just 8.3-inches long with a maximum diameter of Ø93mm, a compact size for a 500mm-class ultra-telephoto zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Even when extended to the 500mm telephoto end, the lens is only 11.1”.

The Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060) will be available on June 24 for $829. The new 11-20mm F2.8 zoom is Tamron’s first ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras featuring an F2.8 aperture. Despite its fast F2.8 aperture, the lens is very small (3.4-inches).

The new zoom is protected by Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating in consideration of outdoor shooting. Its Ø67mm filter size is identical to TAMRON’s 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) fast-aperture standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras and nearly all TAMRON’s lenses in the series of full-frame mirrorless cameras.

The 11-20mm F2.8 weighs just 11.8 ounces. The 11-20mm F2.8 boasts a MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 5.9” at the 11mm focal length setting and 9.4” at the 20mm end. This results in better and more versatile close-range shooting performance than existing ultra-wide-angle zoom lenses at their widest focal length. At the widest 11mm setting it has a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4 to provide wide-angle macro photography.

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.