Tamron today introduced two new Di III series zooms for Sony, a super-tele for full-frame cameras and a wide zoom for APS-sensor models. Both will be available in June. Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) The Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) is a relatively compact super-tele that will especially appeal to wildlife and sports photographers. Its closest competitor in Sony’s own lens lineup is arguably the FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS, and though the Tamron’s range is shorter, the lens is more compact even when fully extended to 500mm and priced about $600 less than the Sony. As a full-frame model, the lens can also be used with APS-sensor cameras, providing an equivalent range of 225-750mm. The lens includes Tamron’s Vibration Compensation system, but the press release doesn’t specify the number of stops of image stabilization provided. It can focus as close at 23.6 inches at the wide end of its range and 70.9 inches at the telephoto end. List price is $1,399, and availability is expected on June 10. Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060) For APS-sensor Sony cameras, the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060) is […]
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