Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens for Nikon F-mount now available for pre-order


The Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens for Nikon F-mount is now available for pre-order at B&H. I believe this is an old lens (announced in Japan in 2016?) and I am not sure why it just got listed for pre-order as a “new release”. Maybe this is a new version? Shipping is expected to start on May 30th:


The same lens is listed at Adorama for $100 more.

Update: B&H confirmed to me that this indeed is a new version of the lens. Her is a picture of the old version – as you can see the zoom grip is different:


The Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is described as the world’s lightest and smallest 15x zoom lens. Additional information:

Specifications:

Model B008TS
Focal Length 18-270mm
Maximum Aperture F/3.5-6.3
Angle of View(diagonal) 75°33′-5°55′
Optical Construction 16 elements in 13 groups
Minimum Object Distance 0.49m(19.3 in)
Maximum Magnification Ratio 1:3.8
Filter size Φ62mm
Maximum Diameter Φ74.4mm
Length for Canon 90.5mm (3.6 in)
for Nikon 88mm (3.5 in)
Weight for Canon and Nikon 450g(15.9 oz)
Aperture Blades 7
Minimum Aperture F/22-40
Standard Accessories Lens hood, Lens caps
Compatible Mounts Canon, Nikon

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