Tamron 70-210mm f/4 DI VC USD officially announced, ready for pre-order at $799

Tamron 70-210mm F/4 DI VC USD

Tamron 70-210mm f/4 DI VC USD at a glance:

  • Constant F/4 maximum aperture
  • Best-in-class 1:3.1 maximum magnification ratio and 37.4″ MOD
  • High-speed Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit)
  • Outstanding 4-stop VC Image Stabilization
  • USD AF system provides excellent responsiveness and fast, precise focusing
  • Fluorine Coating and Moisture-Resistant Construction
  • Compatible with Tamron teleconverters
  • Compatible with TAMRON TAP-in Console
  • Optional tripod mount compatible with Arca-Swiss style quick release plates

The Tamron 70-210mm f/4 DI VC USD is ready for pre-order at $799: Adorama | B&H Photo.

Tamron press release:

New F/4 telephoto zoom lens featuring superb optical performance and a lightweight and compact body for easy portability

70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (Model A034)

February 22,2018, Commack, New York— Tamron announces the launch of the 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (Model A034), a compact telephoto zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Model A034 provides superb optical performance throughout the entire zoom range and features a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.1, the highest in its class.* The design includes an internal zoom mechanism that provides solid mechanical construction and stable, reliable operation. Model A034 also employs a Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) design, which enables high-speed and high-accuracy AF performance as well as powerful VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization for flexible and versatile use in various situations. For dependable outdoor use, the new telephoto zoom is equipped with Fluorine Coating and Moisture-Resistant Construction. The lens will be available in Canon and Nikon mounts in April at $799.00.

*Among 70-200mm F/4 class interchangeable lenses for full-frame DSLR cameras (as of January 2018: Tamron)

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Full specifications for the Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD leaked

 

Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD
Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD

Nokishita leaked the specification list for the upcoming Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD.

Machine translated specifications:

  • Model A034
  • High performance telephoto zoom lens with F4 fixed
  • Realized image stabilization effect for 4 steps
  • Lens construction: 14 groups 20 pieces
  • Maximum photographing magnification: 1: 3.1
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (circular aperture)
  • Filter size: 67 mm
  • Size: 76 mm x 175.26 mm
  • Weight: 859 g
  • Mount: For Canon · For Nikon
  • Reservation start date: February 22, 2018
  • Expected release date: April 26, 2018 (for Canon) · April 2, 2018 (for Nikon)
  • Mass retailer price: 94,500 yen (tax included)
Tamron 70-210mm f/4
Tamron 70-210mm f/4

85mm lenses showdown: Canon vs Sigma vs Tamron vs Zeiss

Canon EF 85mm F/1.4L IS

Photographer and reviewer Dustin Abbott compared four 85mm lenses: the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS (), Sigma 85mm f/1.4 ART (), Tamron 85mm f/1.8 VC (), and Zeiss Otus 1.4 ().

The showdown comes in two parts. Part one gives a detailed breakdown of the resolving power of four of the top 85mm options, part two gives a detailed breakdown of the rendering from each lens, including chromatic aberrations, bokeh quality, facial rendering, actual focal length, contrast, and more.

I consider Dustin one of the serious reviewers out there.

 

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS is without any doubt the hottest Canon lens of 2017 and it gets one positive review after the other. We gave it a lot of coverage.

EF 85mm f/1.4L IS:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

[via Dustin Abbott]