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 |
