The Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 will be announced soon. Yesterday we had pictures of the lens, today some specifications:

• Model A032
• Lens composition: 12 groups 17 sheets
• Diaphragm blade: 9 (circular stop)
• Minimum shooting distance: 15 inches (about 0.38 m)
• Maximum magnification: 1: 5
• Image stabilization effect: About 4.5 steps
• Filter diameter: 82 mm
• Maximum diameter × length: 3.5 in × 4.4 in (about 89 mm × 112 mm)
• Weight: 31.9 oz (approx 904 g)
• North American Price: $ 1299

Announcement is expected for friday June 23, 2017.

Yesterday we posted the first pictures of the upcoming Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II VC lens. Today, some specifications made it to the web.

• Model B028
• Mount: For Canon / Nikon
• Lens construction: 11 groups of 16
• Diaphragm blade: 9 (circular stop)
• Minimum shooting distance: 17.7 inches (about 0.45 m)
• Maximum magnification: 1: 2.9
• Image stabilization effect: Approximately 3.5 steps
• Filter diameter: 72 mm
• Maximum diameter × length: 3.1 in × 4.8 in (about 79 mm × 122 mm)
• Weight: 25.6 oz (about 726 g)
• North American price: $649

The price (if the suggestion is reliable) seems to be pretty fair price for this superzoom lens for APS-C cameras.