Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 macro, 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lenses, TAP-01 announced

• 10 years ago
• Categories: Nikon Lenses
• Tags: Tamron lenses (Nikon mount), Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens

Tamron announced two full frame lenses for Nikon F mount and a new accessory TAP-01 for firmware updates and customized lens setups of selected Tamron lenses (similar to the Sigma USB dock):

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (model F017) lens

• Shipping will start on February 25th, 2016
• Price: $649
• Sample photos
• Press release
• Specifications:
  • Nikon F Mount/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
  • One LD and Two XLD Glass Elements
  • eBAND, BBAR, and Fluorine Coatings
  • USD AF Motor, Full-Time Manual Focus
  • VC Image Stabilization
  • 1:1 Max. Magnification, 11.8″ Min. Focus
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction
  • Compatible with TAP-in Console

MODEL	F017
FOCAL LENGTH	90mm
MAXIMUM APERTURE	F/2.8
ANGLE OF VIEW (DIAGONAL)	27°2′ (for full-frame format) 17°37′ (for APS-C format)
OPTICAL CONSTRUCTION	14 elements in 11 groups
MINIMUM OBJECT DISTANCE	11.8 in
MAXIMUM MAGNIFICATION RATIO	1:1
FILTER SIZE	Ø 62mm
MAXIMUM DIAMETER	Ø 79mm
LENGTH	4.5 in
WEIGHT	21.2 oz
APERTURE BLADES	9 (circular diaphragm)
MINIMUM APERTURE	F/32
IMAGE STABILIZATION PERFORMANCE	3.5 stops (For Canon : EOS-5D Mark III used / For Nikon : D810 used)
STANDARD ACCESSORIES	Lens hood, Lens caps
COMPATIBLE MOUNTS	Canon, Nikon, Sony

Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD (model F016) lens

• Shipping starts on March 24, 2016
• Pricing is not yet announced (check for updates)
• Sample photos
• Press release
• Specifications:
  • Nikon F Mount/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
  • One LD Element and One XLD Element
  • eBAND and BBAR Coatings
  • Fluorine Coating on Front Element
  • USD AF Motor, Full-Time Manual Focus
  • VC Image Stabilization
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction
  • Compatible with TAP-in Console

MODEL	F016
FOCAL LENGTH	85mm
MAXIMUM APERTURE	F/1.8
ANGLE OF VIEW (DIAGONAL)	28°33′ (for full-frame format) 18°39′ (for APS-C format)
OPTICAL CONSTRUCTION	13 elements in 9 groups
MINIMUM OBJECT DISTANCE	31.5 in
MAXIMUM MAGNIFICATION RATIO	1:7.2
FILTER SIZE	Ø 67mm
MAXIMUM DIAMETER	Ø 84.8mm
LENGTH	3.5 in
WEIGHT	23.3 oz
APERTURE BLADES	9 (circular diaphragm)
MINIMUM APERTURE	F/16
IMAGE STABILIZATION PERFORMANCE	3.5 stops (For Canon : EOS-5D Mark III used / For Nikon : D810 used)
STANDARD ACCESSORIES	Lens hood, Lens caps
COMPATIBLE MOUNTS	Canon, Nikon, Sony

Tamron model TAP-01

 

• Tamron Model TAP-01 is a new lens accessory that enables firmware updating and customized setups for selected Tamron lenses.
• Expected to start shipping in March
• Pricing was not announced (check here for updates)
• Press release
• Specifications:

PRODUCT NAME	Tamron TAP-in Console™ (Model TAP-01)
Interface (Computer side)	USB 2.0
Interface (Lens side)	Nikon, Canon, and Sony
Power Supply	USB bus-powered
Power Source	MAX. 500mA
Dimensions	(W/D) φ72mm (H) 26mm  [(W/D) 2.8in (H) 1in]
Weight	70g/ 2.5oz (TAP-in Console™)
Operating Temperature	0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F)
Operating Humidity	85% or less
Standard Accessories	USB cable, Cap
Dedicated Software Program	TAMRON TAP-in Utility (free download from Tamron website)
Compatible Mounts	For Canon, Nikon, and Sony (only selected lenses made by Tamron)

Screenshot of the new Tamron TAP-in utility software: