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Tamron has officially announced their 100-400mm f4.5-6.3 super-telephoto lens for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras . The new lens , aimed at sports and wildlife shooters is a cost effective option as it costs $800 . The lens , which features  Tamron's eBAND nanocoating for reducing lens flaring and ghosting consists of   17 elements in 11 groups also features 3 LD(low dispersion) elements and a 9 bladed aperture diaphragm . Weighing in at 1115g (1.1Kg or 39.3oz) the lens is somewhat lighter than some competing lenses of the same range as it uses magnesium parts in key areas of the lens . There is also a metallic lens foot with an Arca swiss style mount and this is an optional accessory for this lens . Also listed as optional accessories for this lens are 1.4x and 2x teleconverters and a Model TAP-01 console to update and customize the lens firmware . The lens is dust and moisture resistant . Shipping for this $800 lens starts on the 16th of Novemb...

Tamron has officially announced their long awaited SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 or 24-70mm f2.8 G2 for short , which officially replaces the previous generation 24-70 medium zoom from 2012 . The new lens , which comes with the model number A032 is available for Nikon F mount and Canon's EF mount . The new G2 lens , which like the rest of Tamron's new generation lineup features a satin finish which gives it a more monolithic and a more upscale look when compared to the copper ringed models from a few years back .although looks are not important , the latest design trend does mean that the kit will match perfectly with the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 G2 model which was announced a few months back(if you are after a Tamron holy trinity collection that is ) Anyways , the insides are what counts and in that regard , the new lens will surely outperform the older model as it now features 5 stops of vibration control (best in class) and fast autofocus thanks to dual embedded microprocess...

Tamron has officially announced their 18-400mm F3/5-6.3 zoom lens .The lens , which is designed with APS-C crop sensor camera systems in mind ,competes directly with OEM kit lenses by offering more reach  than equivalent lenses which usually hit the ceiling at around 300mm . Being a one stop shop travel lens for novice shooters , the lens is designed with moisture resistance seals so you don't have to worry about taking this kit on your next vacation . The 16 element construction , which is arranged in 11 groups also has an electronic diaphragm which will allow Canon and Nikon cameras to control the iris functions faster . The lens also has 2.5 stops of vibration reduction and thereby allow the new drive mechanism - HLD - high/low torque modulated drive motor to achieve faster AF tracking with minimum noise . Priced at $649 , the new Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD will ship by the end of July on both Canon and Nikon platforms . Writt...

Tamron recently updated their 70-200mm f2.8 lens with a second gen (G2) . The lens , which is said to be an excellent bokeh-monster is now said to get another trinity lens member in the form of a 24-70mm f2.8 which would replace the previous generation 24-70 model from 2012 . The new model which would carry the G2 badge and a more subtle velvet black finish would also be optically superior in order to meet the new sensor needs of modern DSLR and mirrorless camera systems . The new lens will be available for both Canon and Nikon and would retail for about $1299 . Specs listed below are from Nokishita-Camera SP 24 - 70 mm F / 2.8 Di VC USD G 2 A032 Lens composition: 12 groups 17 sheets Diaphragm blade: 9 (circular stop) Minimum shooting distance: 15 inches (about 0.38 m) Maximum magnification: 1: 5 Image stabilization effect: Approximately 4.5 steps max. 5 steps Filter diameter: 82 mm Maximum diameter: 3.5 inches (approx. 89 mm) Length: 111 mm (for Canon), 108.5 mm (f...

Tamron's new 10-24mm lens , designed with crop sensors in mind , brings a new set of improved optics including XLD(extra long dispersion) and LD (low dispersion) aspherical lens elements . The lens , armed with a new circular ultrasonic drive compensates a few stops(4 stops) of camera shake as well . The new lens is available for $499 Via - dpreview

Tamron has announced the second generation of its successful 70-200 tele lens . The new model , designed on Tamron's new satin design  brings a end to the "copper" ring which was seen on the previous model .But , unlike the previous model which featured some heavy focus breathing , the newer model apparently addresses the issue just like how the newer Nikon 70-200 FL model did to its predecessor . The new lens ,which features a fixed f2.8 aperture has a maximum aperture range upto f22 . The lens features 9 rounded blades as well as a new ring type ultrasonic motor for silent functioning .The lens , made up of 23 elements in 14 groups has one XLD (extra low dispersion) and 5 LD (low dispersion) elements in them .the lens element is protected by a flourine coating up front . The VC (vibration control) of the lens is apparently now able to give upto 5 stops of camera shake reduction . Available in both Canon EF and Nikon F variants , the new Tamron 70-200 G2 is priced ...

85mm f1.4  - via Sony website Its no secret that most of  Sony's lenses usually cost an arm or a leg when compared to their cheaper DSLR brothers from Canikon . This pricing , which in a time where pockets run dry quickly , is probably going to keep some new users away as rivals offer an equivalent lens for a lot less  .To combat this  ,and potentially keep the native Sony E lens lineup from getting steamrolled by Sigma and Tamron , Sony started to expand its lens collection with the introduction of its first "affordable" prime lens - the FE 50 1.8 - a $248 nifty fifty ,now  , in another move to win more converts to the E mount , Sony is set to announce another affordable fast prime lens - a 85mm . The upcoming 85mm prime lens is said to be a f1.8 - just like the 50 , and instead of the $1800 asking price of the 85mm f1.4 , the 1.8 is expected to be about half or less than that . So , if you are a Sony user or a potential Sony buyer , you might want to keep ...