Tamron officially announced the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD lens for full frame DLSRs. Nikon mount available end of June, and Canon mount end of July. Get notified when the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 is available for pre-order: B&H Photo | Adorama.
Press release (via ePhotozine):
From Tamron: The “ultimate” lens to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Tamron SP Series lenses.
Fast fixed focal SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD (Model F045) that boldly demonstrates Tamron’s lens-making expertise.
Tamron launches the finest lens in its history with the new fixed focal lens, the Tamron SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD (Model F045), for full-frame DSLR cameras.
Tamron’s SP (Superior Performance) lens series was born in 1979, based on the concept of delivering lenses for taking the perfect picture for those who love photography. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the series. In celebration, Tamron has developed the 35mm F/1.4 (Model F045), the distillation of Tamron’s accumulated lens-making expertise and craftsmanship. This orthodox fixed focal lens, which some consider the most desirable of all interchangeable lenses, is the embodiment of all the optical technology and manufacturing knowhow Tamron has developed to date.
The Tamron SP 35mm F1.4’s (Model F045) unprecedented high-resolution image quality and beautiful, appealing background bokeh let photographers capture any scene down to the finest details. The external lens barrel was developed through tireless pursuit of operability and durability, focusing constantly on the needs of photographers. This lens is equipped with a large F/1.4 aperture and high-speed, high-precision AF functionality offering exceptional reliability, plus various other features for increased convenience, making it the perfect everyday lens for your creative pursuits. It is ideally suited for nearly every photographic genre, including photojournalism, landscape, sports, street life, wedding groups and family snapshots.