Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 available for pre-order at $1,399

Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
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At a glance:

  • Canon EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/5 to f/40
  • Three Low Dispersion Glass Elements
  • eBAND, BBAR, and Fluorine Coatings
  • Ultrasonic Silent Drive Autofocus Motor
  • VC Image Stabilization
  • FLEX ZOOM LOCK, Zoom Lock Switch
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction
  • Removable Arca-Type Tripod Mount
  • Compatible with TAP-in Console

The new Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 lens can be pre-ordered at $1,399: Adorama | B&H Photo

Tamron set to announce 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD TS lens on September 6

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD

It seems Tamron is set to announce another lens soon, after the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2.

We expect Tamron to announce the 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD TS on September 6. The lens will come with Canon and Nikon mount.

The lens is going to replace the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD.

Stay tuned…

[via Nokishita Camera]

Tamron set to announce SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 lens in the next days, images leaked

Tamron

Tamron will announce the replacement for the SP 150-600mm F / 5-6.3 Di VC USD lens in the next days. The replacement will be the SP 150-600mm F / 5-6.3 Di VC USD G2.

  • Model A022
  • For Canon, Nikon, Sony
  • No VC for Sony mount

No specifications nor price hints for the time being. But we have images.

id1536373664_Bildschirmfoto-2016-08-31-um-16.22.39id1536373664_Bildschirmfoto-2016-08-31-um-16.22.17[Images via Sony Alpha Rumors | rumor via Nokishita Cameras]

Tamron patent for 115mm f/1.4 VC lens

tamron patent

Another patent filed by Tamron, this time for a 115mm f/1.4 VC (Vibration Control, Tamron’s name for image stabilisation).

  • Patent Publication No. 2016-151661
    • Published 2016.8.22
    • Filing date 2015.2.17
  • Example
    • f = 113.000
    • Fno = 1.456
    • ω = 10.632
  • Tamron patent
    • Positive and negative positive
    • Inner focus (the second group)
    • Vibration proof group (one of the group)
[via Egami]

Tamron patent for 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DiII VC USD lens

Tamron 10-24mm
Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II VC USD

Another rather interesting Tamron patent. This time we have a Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II VC USD ultra wide-angle lens for APS-C DSLRs. The patent appears to point to the replacement for the Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II lens, which doesn’t feature image stabilisation.

  • Patent Publication No. 2016-126280
    • Published 2016.7.11
    • Filing date 2015.1.8
  • Example 1
    • f 10.303 15.199 23.483
    • FNO = 3.6 -. 4.1 – 4.6
    • 2ω = 111.70 – 86.59 – 62.07
  • Tamron patent
    • Negative positive and negative positive
    • Anti-vibration (third group)
    • Inner focus (rear group of the first group)
Tamron 10-24mm
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II lens
[via Egami]

 

Tamron announces DIY firmware updates through TAP-in Console

TAP-in Console

After the Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 MACRO and SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lenses, Tamron also announced the TAP-in Console for firmware updates. Tamron press release:

TAMRON ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ACCESSORY THAT ENABLES FIRMWARE UPDATES AND CUSTOMIZED SETUPS FOR SELECTED LENSES

Tamron TAP-in Console™TM (Model TAP-01)

February 22, 2016, Commack, New York – announces the launch of the Tamron TAP-in Console™ (Model TAP-01), a new lens accessory that enables firmware updating and customized setups for selected Tamron lenses. The TAP-in Console™ is expected to be available in March. The price will be announced shortly.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

For the first time, customers can update firmware in selected Tamron lenses and customize various lens functions to meet their needs simply by attaching a Tamron TAP-in Console™ and running the Tamron TAP-in Utility software on their PC or Mac. Previously, firmware updates could be performed only at a Tamron Customer Service Center. Using the new accessory and an internet connection, customers can access a dedicated website and update firmware themselves anytime, anywhere. In addition, selected lenses can be customized by changing various settings (described below) to match the customer’s preferences based on how they like to use the lens, making it even more versatile and user-friendly.

1. Custom Options

With a Tamron TAP-in Console™, customers can do the following things.

  • Update firmware
  • Update the firmware of compatible lenses
  • Update the firmware of the TAP-in Console™ itself
  • Customize functions of selected lenses
  • Focus adjustment
  • Focus distance limiter customization (only for lenses that have the Focus Limiter feature)
  • Full-time Manual Focus override customization (only for lenses that have the Full-time Manual Focus feature)
  • VC adjustment (only for any lenses with VC)
  • Save customized data files
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