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.