Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068) Development Announced

• 1 year ago

Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD: B&H Photo

[Development announcement] The world’s first* wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E mount covering 17mm to 50mm 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068)

Tamron Co., Ltd. (President: Shogo Sakuraba, Headquarters: Saitama City), a comprehensive optical equipment manufacturer, has released the 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD, a wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount compatible with 35mm full-size mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. (Model A068)” (hereinafter referred to as 17-50mm F4).

Product name	17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068) Sony E-mount (35mm full-frame compatible)
release date	Scheduled to be released around autumn 2023
Suggested retail price	to be decided

* Among Sony E-mount zoom lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras. (As of July 2023, researched by Tamron)

Product Summary

The 17-50mm F4 is a wide-angle zoom lens that covers a wide range of focal lengths, from 17mm in the ultra-wide-angle range to 50mm in the standard range. It achieves high definition throughout the zoom range, and draws clearly to the periphery of the screen. The AF drive employs a silent and agile linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) to achieve high-speed, high-precision AF. In addition, with the adoption of an inner zoom mechanism, the length does not change when zooming, making it easy to maintain balance even when mounted on a gimbal, making it ideal for video recording as well as still photography. With a minimum focus distance of 0.19m at the wide-angle end and 0.3m at the telephoto end, the close-up capability allows you to get as close to your subject as possible, allowing you to capture unique shots in a variety of shooting situations.

With this highly mobile and convenient camera, you can shoot a wide variety of shots, whether still or video, from dynamic landscapes to snapshots, without having to change lenses.

Product features

1. F4 wide-angle zoom lens that covers from ultra-wide-angle to standard range
2. High optical performance that captures even the finest details across the entire zoom range
3. Easy-to-handle size and easy-to-balance inner zoom
4. AF that is most suitable for still image, video shooting
5. Incredible close-up photography capabilities that expand the range of expression
6. Realizing high convenience and operability
7. Compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility ^TM to expand the possibilities of photography and video shooting
8. Simple drip-proof structure and antifouling coat that supports comfortable shooting
9. Filter diameter φ67mm standardized for full-frame mirrorless series

*As this is a product under development, specifications, appearance, performance, etc. are subject to change without notice.

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