Tamron has officially announced the new 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2, priced at £849, along with the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD which is priced at £1599. Both lenses are now available for pre-order from retailers including WEX.
Previously announced as under development, the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 is the update to the first 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD lens, and offers improved optics, faster autofocus, an updated design and support for USB customisation and updates. The lens uses a 67mm filter, and is designed for full-frame E-Mount cameras.
Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063)
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Key Features
- 17 elements in 15 groups
- 9 aperture blades with circular diaphragm
- f2.8-f22 aperture range
- 0.18m minimum focus
- 0.37x maximum magnification
- 118mm x 76mm (length, diameter)
- 540g weight, weather sealed
The 35-150mm F2.0-2.8 Di III VXD is an all-new lens and the fastest E-Mount zoom lens with a bright F2.0 aperture at 35mm. Designed for full-frame cameras, it can also be used on APS-C E-Mount cameras. The lens uses an 82mm filter thread.
Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD Key Features
- 21 elements in 15 groups
- 9 aperture blades with circular diaphragm
- f2.0-2.8 to f16-22 max/min aperture range
- 0.33m minimum focus
- 0.17x maximum magnification
- 158mm x 89mm (length, diameter)
- 1165g weight
Tamron Lens Utility software
Both new lenses are compatible with newly-developed Tamron Lens Utility software. Via an optional connector cable, users will be able to adjust several aspects of their operation. It’ll be possible to customise the Focus Set button between an array of handy options, including the ability to set two preset focus distances and shift focus between them; to jump to a specific preset focus point; to select between AF and MF; and to switch the focus ring to setting the aperture instead. In addition users will be able to customise exactly how manual focus operates, and update the lens’s firmware if required.
