Tamron introduces ultra-wide-angle and super-telephoto zooms for Sony E-mount
Wednesday 28 April 2021, 16:32 by Nando Harmsen | 3,761 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
Tamron has introduced two new zoom lenses for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras: the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD for APS-C and the full-frame super-telephoto zoom, the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD. Both lenses will be available in June 2021.
Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 is a lens designed for Sony APS-C cameras. It provides a beautiful wide angle with a large f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range. Converted to full frame, this gives a focal length of 16.5-30mm.
With this zoom range, the lens is a perfect match for the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8, which was released in December last year.
Tamron has kept this lens compact too. It is just over 8.5 centimetres long and 7.3 centimetres in diameter, and weighs only 335 grams. The filter size is exactly the same as that of the previously mentioned 17-70mm, at 67mm.
The minimum focusing distance of 15cm is noteworthy. This makes it possible to capture a subject at up to a quarter of its actual size (1:4).
Like Tamron's other lenses, the 11-20mm f/2.8 is protected against moisture and light rain. The price of this lens will be just under 900 euros.
Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
In 2013, Tamron released the 160-600mm zoom lenses for Canon and Nikon. Now the company has released a compact 150-500mm f/5-6.7 specifically for the Sony E-mount.
The 20.6cm-long lens, with a diameter of 9.3cm, weighs 1.7kg. Despite its compact dimensions, Tamron has built in image stabilisation, with three modes to choose from. Each is suited to a specific use, such as panning.
One notable feature of this lens is the 75° rotation needed to zoom from 150mm to 500mm. That is less than a quarter turn. If you want to prevent accidentally changing the focal length, you can use the Flex Zoom Lock to lock the zoom ring with a quick movement.
The lens allows you to focus as close as 60cm at a focal length of 150mm. The magnification is then 1:3, which means that a subject can be captured at one-third of its actual size. At a focal length of 500mm, however, that distance is 1.8 metres.
The Tamron 150-500mm is equipped with a tripod collar with a built-in Arca-Swiss connection, and has the option to attach a strap.
The price of the Tamron 150-500mm will be just under 1,500 euros.
About the author
Nando Harmsen has been photographing for more than 40 years. He specialises in wedding photography and landscape photography. Nando also gives talks, workshops, masterclasses and photo trips, and regularly reviews new and interesting equipment.
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