Tamron officially announced their all-in-one 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD super-zoom lens. The US pricing is $649 (pre-order links: Adorama, B&H).
The new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens will be announced in the next few days. The US pricing will be $1,199.
Technical specifications of the Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD lens:
| Model | B028 |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-400mm |
| Maximum Aperture | F/3.5-6.3 |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 75°33′ – 4° (for APS-C format) |
| Optical Construction | 16 elements in 11 groups |
| Minimum Object Distance* | 0.45m (17.7 in) |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio | 1:2.9 |
| Filter Size | Φ72mm |
| Maximum Diameter | Φ79mm |
| Length** | 123.9mm (4.9 in) Canon 121.4mm (4.8 in) Nikon |
| Weight | 710g (25 oz) Canon 705g (24.9 oz) Nikon |
| Aperture Blades | 7 (circular diaphragm) |
| Minimum Aperture | F/22-40 |
| Image Stabilization Performance | 2.5 Stops (CIPA Standards Compliant) For Canon: EOS-80D is used / For Nikon: D7200 is used |
| Standard Accessories | Flower-shaped lens hood, Lens caps |
| Compatible Mounts | Canon, Nikon |
Additional information including sample photos and MTF charts can be found here. The press release can be founnd here.
