Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD officially announced ($649)

Tamron 18-400mm

Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD pre-order at $649: Adorama | B&H Photo

At a glance:

  • World’s first 22.2x ultra-telephoto all-in-one zoom lens
  • 620mm full-frame equivalent telephoto reach
  • VC for confident telephoto shooting
  • HLD means quick, accurate and quiet autofocus
  • 1:2.9 Max. Mag. Ratio for versatile close-up capability
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction
  • Compatible with TAMRON TAP-in Console, an optional accessory product

Tamron press release:

Introducing the world’s first*1 ultra-telephoto all-in-one zoom lens with an extended range that covers 18-400mm

Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028)

Dramatic extended range achieved by combining cutting-edge optical design and other new breakthrough technologies including a redesigned cam structure

June 23, 2017, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of the new 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028), the world’s first ultra-telephoto all-in-one zoom lens for APS-C DSLR cameras, which covers a focal length range of 18-400mm. Since the 1992 launch of its AF28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 Aspherical (Model 71D), Tamron has dominated the all-in-one zoom category and has produced many lenses that cover wide-angle to telephoto zoom ranges. Tamron has now developed an ultra-telephoto all-in-one zoom that extends to 400mm (35mm equivalent of 620mm) and a 22.2x zoom ratio. Packed in a light, compact body (121.4mm/705g)*2 is Tamron’s accumulated knowledge and experience for all-in-one zoom lenses, including the most advanced optical and mechanical designs, an HLD (High/Low torque modulated Drive) for the AF system and the Vibration Compensation system. Photographers can now enjoy wide-angle to ultra-telephoto photography using one lens, which is ideal for travel photography and eliminates the need to carry extra lenses. The new Model B028 lens enables a wide variety of ultra-telephoto images including everyday casual scenes.

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Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II VC lens specifications leaked

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.