Tamron Releases Notices for 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD and 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD Lenses

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Tamron just released two product notices for 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD lens and 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD lens. Tamron has found an issue with these two new lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras.

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E: $1,199 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E: $899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

From Tamron:

Notice about 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) Operation

Dear Tamron product users and potential purchasers. Thank you for your interest in Tamron products.

We would like to announce that we found some issues with our new lens, 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) for SONY mirrorless cameras, which will be released on May 14, 2020.

Symptom

  • A malfunction of Inner body image stabilizer occurs when used at about 70-85mm focal length and at more than 5.5m of object distance.
  • licable camera models: a7 II
  • ase turn the inner body image stabilizer function “OFF” when you use this lens at less than an 85mm focal length.
  • When you use flashes, there is a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the shutter and the flash release.

Applicable camera models: a7, a7 II, a7R, a7R II, a7S, a7S II, a5000, a5100, a6000 a6300, a6500, NEX-3N, NEX-5R, NEX-5T, NEX-7, NEX-F3, NEX-6

We are currently working on the cause of the error and expect this to be solved with a firmware update. Early June is the target date for the release of the firmware update.

Regarding the firmware updating process, please be assured that the process is accomplished directly through the SONY camera and supported by the Sony firmware updating function. As soon as the process is finalized, we will explain the process in detail on our website.

We sincerely apologize to all users and potential purchasers for any inconvenience this issue may cause.

Notice about 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046) Operation

Dear Tamron product users and potential purchasers.

Thank you for your interest in Tamron products.

We would like to announce that we found an issue with our 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046) for SONY mirrorless cameras.

Symptom

  • When you use flashes, there is a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the shutter and the flash release.

Applicable camera models: a7, a7 II, a7R, a7R II, a7S, a7SII, a5000, a5100, a6000, a6300, a6500, NEX-3N, NEX-5R, NEX-5T, NEX-7, NEX-F3, NEX-6

We are currently working on the cause of the error and for the solution to this matter. We expect this issue to be resolved very shortly and we will release a firmware update at that time.

Regarding the firmware updating process, please be assured that the process is accomplished directly through the SONY camera and supported by the Sony firmware updating function. As soon as the process is finalized, we will explain the process in detail on our website.

We sincerely apologize to all users and potential purchasers for any inconvenience this issue may cause.