Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Full Frame Lens Officially Announced
The new Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD full frame zoom Lens has been officially announced. Available for Canon, Nikon and Sony mount, Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD full frame lens has an ultrasonic focusing motor, ‘eBAND’ and fluorine coatings, a 9-blade diaphragm and it is the first in its class to offer image stabilization. This new lens will be displayed to be public for the first time at Photokina 2014. The price and shipping date of Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD lens are unknown yet.
See the specs and press release below:
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Lens Specifications
Model | A012 |
Focal Length | 15-30mm |
Maximum Aperture | F/2.8 |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 110° 32′–71°35′ (for full frame format) |
85°51′–49°53′ (for APS-C format) | |
Lens Construction | 18 elements in 13 groups |
Minimum Focus Distance | 11in. (0.28m) |
Maximum Magnification Ratio | 1:5 |
Filter Size | n/a |
Maximum Diameter | 98.4mm |
Length | For Canon 5.7in. (145mm) / For Nikon 5.6in. (143mm) |
Weight | 38.8 oz. (1,100g) |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 (circular diaphragm) |
Minimum Aperture | F22 |
Standard Accessories | Lens caps (push-on front & rear) |
Compatible Mounts | Canon, Nikon, Sony |
Press release:
TAMRON ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF F/2.8 FAST ULTRA-WIDEANGLE ZOOM LENS WITH VC (VIBRATION COMPENSATION), WORLD’S FIRST IN ITS CATEGORY SP 15-30MM F/2.8 DI VC USD (MODEL A012) | |
September 12, 2014, Saitama, Japan. – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Morio Ono), a leading manufacturer of precision optics, announces development of a new ultra-wideangle zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras with a fast F/2.8 aperture and VC (Vibration Compensation), the world’s first in its category. The price and launch date are to be determined. The lens will be showcased at the Tamron booth at Photokina 2014, September 16- 21, 2014 in Cologne, Germany (Photokina Booth Number: Hall 4.2 D10 – E19).Since 2012, Tamron has been expanding its lineup of interchangeable lenses for 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras. SP 24-70mm F/2.8 was the first in the series, being integrated with VC, followed by the 70-200mm F/2.8, 90mm F/2.8 Macro, and 150-600mm F/5-6.3. The array of those new lenses have been highly acclaimed among the photo enthusiasts and working pros around the globe. To address the needs for more towards the wider angular field, Tamron spearheaded the development of SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD, a fast ultra-wideangle zoom lens with the image stabilization feature, setting itself apart from the rest of zooms in this category.Product Highlights
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