We had this press release the other day with a less accurate translation. Today Tamron formally announced the development of the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD so the official text is below:
Tamron Co., Ltd. (President: Shiro Asaka, Head Office: Saitama City), a comprehensive optical equipment manufacturer, is a 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di telephoto zoom lens compatible with 35mm full-size mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. We are pleased to announce the development of the “III RXD (Model A047)” (hereinafter Model A047).
| Product name | 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047) Sony E mount (35mm full size compatible) |
|---|---|
| Release date | Scheduled to be released in the fall of 2020 |
| Suggested retail price | Undecided |
Model A047 is the first telephoto zoom that covers 300mm for our full-size mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera. Based on the concept of “I want you to enjoy telephoto easily”, it is a 300mm class full-size mirrorless telephoto zoom lens with a length of 148mm, a maximum diameter of φ77mm, a mass of 545g and the world’s smallest and lightest * . High image quality is also realized.
In addition, a simple drip-proof structure has been adopted for outdoor photography. The filter diameter is 67 mm, which is the same as our full-size mirrorless lens series. It also supports various camera functions such as “Fast Hybrid AF” and “Eyes AF” that are installed in Sony cameras, and has a full range of functions to support comfortable shooting. This is a highly practical lens that makes it easier than ever to enjoy telephoto shooting for landscape photography, sports, airplanes, railways, sports events, and more.
*In a telephoto zoom lens for 300mm class full size mirrorless. (As of July 2020. According to Tamron)
Main features
*Since this is a product under development, specifications, appearance, performance, etc. may be changed without notice.
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