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Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD; Sometimes One Size Does Fit All
Joe Farace  |  Jun 01, 2011  | 

Tamron has always been a pioneer in the do-everything zoom lens category and their new AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens is no exception. Don’t be intimidated by those initials—it’s all good stuff—and I’ll get to them shortly. The 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 is part of Tamron’s Di II family of lenses that are engineered specifically for digital SLRs with image sensors measuring 24x16mm, typically referred to as APS-C. The sensor size of the Canon EOS 50D I tested the lens with measures 22.3x14.9mm so I guess that’s close enough. The 15x zoom range of the lens provides a 35mm focal length equivalency of 28.8-432mm with the Canon EOS 50D’s 1.6x multiplication factor, but that will be slightly different for the Nikon and Sony versions that are also available. Shooting full frame? Check out Tamron’s Di lens series for 35mm film cameras or digital SLRs featuring larger (24x36mm) sensors.

 

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Tamron All-In-One Zoom Lens Sweepstakes
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jun 22, 2023  | 

Enter to win a Tamron All-In-One Zoom lens ($729 Value) we are giving away. The winner will have their choice between three remarkable all-in-one zoom lenses.

 

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Tamron Announces 15-30mm F/2.8 Wide-Angle Zoom Lens in Nikon and Canon Mounts
Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 31, 2018  | 

Tamron announced this morning it will introduce the new Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. The new wide-angle zoom lens will be available in a Nikon mount on September 21, 2018 and in Canon mount October 12, 2018 at a suggested retail price of $1299.

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Tamron Announces 35mm F/1.4 "Ultimate" Lens to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of SP Series
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jun 06, 2019  | 

Tamron unveiled the new the SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD (Model F045) for full-frame DSLR cameras this morning. The new fixed focal length "prime lens," which was announced as under development in February, is designed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tamron's SP Series lenses.

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Tamron Intros 28-75mm F/2.8 Lens for Full-Frame Sony Mirrorless Cameras
Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 27, 2018  | 

Sony full-frame mirrorless camera shooters are getting another lens option. Tamron just announced the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036), a high-speed standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, such as the recently launched Sony A7 III, and last year’s well-reviewed A7R III.

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Tamron Intros a 70-210mm F/4 Compact Telephoto Zoom Lens for Full-Frame DSLRs
Ron Leach  |  Feb 22, 2018  | 

This morning Tamron introduced a compact and lightweight 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD zoom lens, a high-performance telephoto featuring a constant maximum aperture, fast and precise AF capabilities, and superb resolution throughout its range.

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Tamron Intros Do-Everything 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II Zoom Lens with 22.2X Zoom Ratio
Ron Leach  |  Jun 23, 2017  | 

Tamron has introduced a versatile 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD zoom lens that’s ideal for shooting everything from expansive vistas to tight shots of distant wildlife. Designed for APS-C DSLR cameras, this is the world’s first all-in-one zoom lens with a powerful reach of 400mm (equivalent to 620mm in the 35mm format) at the long end of its range. 

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Tamron Intros New 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens
Cynthia Boylan  |  Aug 07, 2015  | 

Tamron has introduced a new telephoto lens capable of zooming from 18 to 200mm and made for use with APS-C DSLR cameras. The Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens (B018) is the successor to the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) macro lens (A14). Incorporating image stabilization, the 18-200mm VC is designed to deliver great image quality and is the lightest zoom in its class.

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Tamron Intros Powerful 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Zoom for Full-Frame Canon and Nikon DSLR Cameras
Ron Leach  |  Oct 26, 2017  | 

This morning Tamron introduced the 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens, a powerful ultra-telephoto zoom for Canon and Nikon full-frame DSLR cameras. Also known as Model A035, the new lens is expected to deliver Vibration Compensation (VC) up to four stops, as well as fast and precise autofocus.

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Tamron Intros Upgraded SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Telephoto Zoom & Two Custom Teleconverters
Ron Leach  |  Sep 01, 2016  | 

When Tamron introduced the SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD telephoto zoom three years ago it became an almost instant hit due to it’s powerful range, impressive image quality, and vibration-compensation capabilities. Now Tamron has upped the ante with a vastly improved version of the lens; the new SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022)

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Tamron Intros World’s First 17-70mm F2.8 Zoom Lens with VC for APS-C Mirrorless Cameras
Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 03, 2020  | 

Tamron this morning announced the launch of the new Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070), a zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. The new Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A lens is slated to go on sale on January 14, 2021 for $799. (Due to the current global health crisis, the release date or product supply schedule could change, Tamron noted.)

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Tamron Intros “Smallest & Lightest” Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens: Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD
Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 06, 2018  | 

Tamron announced what it is calling "the smallest, lightest ultra-wide-angle zoom lens in its class”: the Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (model A037). The lens will be available for full-frame DSLRs in a Nikon mount in September at $599. The Canon DSLR mount will follow at a date to be announced.

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Tamron Intros “World’s First” 85mm F/1.8 Lens with Vibration Compensation for Full Frame DSLRs
Shutterbug Staff  |  Feb 22, 2016  | 

Tamron announced the new SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F016) lens this morning, which the company is calling “the world’s first fast aperture telephoto lens with VC (Vibration Compensation).” 

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Tamron Launches Compact 35-150mm F/2.8-4 Di VC Portrait Lens for Canon & Nikon DSLRs
Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 25, 2019  | 

Tamron just announced the launch of a new zoom lens, the 35-150mm F/2.8-4 Di VC OSD (Model A043), for full-frame DSLR cameras. The new Tamron 35-150mm lens goes on sale May 23, 2019 in a Nikon mount version, and June 20, 2019 in a Canon mount version for $799.

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Tamron Lens Buyer's Guide: Spring Instant Savings
Shutterbug Staff  |  May 09, 2023  | 

Now that winter has melted away and the sun is shining, it's time to capture the beauty of the outdoors. You can't go wrong with the vibrant colors and stunning natural landscapes of spring and summer. From vivid sunsets to fields of blooming wildflowers, the possibilities are endless.

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