A reader sent me the above picture of what appears to be a brochure for a new Tamron SP 135mm f/1.8 VC lens. If true, the official announcement will most likely be in September for Photokina. Tamron recently announced four new Di lenses with VC designed for DSLR cameras. Update: my sources confirmed that this Tamron SP 135mm […]
After the new Nikon lens-0nly rebates, Sigma also dropped the prices on some of their Art lenses for Nikon F mount. All Sigma lens rebates can be found here. Tamron is offering up to $200 off on selected lenses for Nikon F mount plus 10% back in rewards. The Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX lens is […]
The price of new Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens just got announced today: $749. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H. Shipping is expected to start on March 31st. Additional information on the new Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens can be found here.
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):
One of the two new lenses Sigma will announce next week for the CP+ show will be a 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art designed for APS-C DSLR cameras (Nikon DX). Here are the details:
Tamron filed a patent in Japan for a SP 85mm f/1.4 Di VC USD full frame DSLR lens. Few months ago Tamron announced SP 35mm and 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lenses for Nikon F mount and it seems that the 85mm f/1.4 will be next prime in this lineup. The details from the patent application:
DxOMark published their test results of the Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F mount ($999):
