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Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Contemporary Firmware v2 Not User Upgradable

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 22, 2021

Sigma’s Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Contemporary needs to be returned to Sigma for firmware update which is unfortunate since most lenses flash pretty easily through the camera now or with a USB dock or even a USB port on the lens. Since they recommend you check your firmware version before contacting them there maybe firmware version 2 lenses already shipping.

Firmware update for SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Contemporary for Sony E-mount
Thank you for purchasing and using our products.

We would like to announce that a new firmware update is now available for the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Contemporary for Sony E-mount.

It has been found that the lens firmware cannot be updated from Ver.01 to Ver.02 by the end user via the camera. Therefore, SIGMA will update the lens firmware free of charge.

[Applicable product]
SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Contemporary for Sony E-mount with firmware Ver.01

[How to check the current firmware version]
Please check the firmware version from the camera menu. If the lens version is firmware Ver.01 it is necessary to update to the new firmware version

[Benefits of the update]
Firmware Ver.02:

It has improved the phenomenon whereby the lens’ optical stabilizer effect differs depending on the shutter type and drive mode used.
It has corrected the phenomenon whereby the lens firmware cannot be updated via the camera.

[Treatment on this issue]
For customers who use the target product with the affected firmware version, SIGMA will update the lens firmware to Ver.02 free of charge.

Please note that customers cannot update to lens firmware Ver.02 by themselves. After the lens has been updated to Ver.02 by SIGMA, the user can then update all future lens firmware via the camera.

For US-based customers, please contact SIGMA America at:
https://www.sigmaphoto.com/service-support
For worldwide support, please contact your local authorized SIGMA Service Station at:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

We apologize for any inconvenience.
SIGMA Corporation

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Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS:
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Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Listed By B&H Photo

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 22, 2021

The new Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 is now listed on B&H Photo, which is a bit odd since the press release for its announcement mainly focuses on the lens being developed.

Key Features

X-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
27mm-450mm (35mm Equivalent)
Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
VXD Linear AF Motor
Maximum Magnification: 1:2
VC Image Stabilization
Weather-Sealed Construction

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Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VX D Rough Size Comparison

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 21, 2021

At one point I owned every lens Tamron made for Sony-E mount and they were all excellent to very good for the price. My guess is this lens will end up being very good for the price/size/weight compared to the various E-mount lenses on the market. Sony has a few comparable lenses and I was curious how close in size this lens would be to similar lenses from Tamron so I decided to compare the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VX D, Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE, Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS, and Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD using Camerasize.com.

The lens size is probably only off by a few millimeters compared to the others due to the angle of the photo, but it seems to be about the same size or even smaller than all of the lenses above. It will also be lighter than any of the above lenses except the Tamron 70-300mm, but it will not have the solid feel that Sony lenses have. This should be a great lens for travel covering a crazy 27mm-450mm due to the 1.5x crop factor of APS-C and it might even be good enough for professional use knowing Tamron.

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Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VX D (Coming Soon):
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Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD FE
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tamron 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F050)
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F051)
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Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F053)
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Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VX D Development Officially Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 20, 2021

Tamron’s first Fujifilm X-mount lens developed at the same time as Sony E-mount ^{* 1)} , a high-magnification zoom that achieves a zoom ratio of 16.6x
Tamron Co., Ltd. (President: Shiro Asaka, Headquarters: Saitama City), a comprehensive optical equipment manufacturer, announces that it is developing our first Fujifilm X-mount lens at the same time as Sony E-mount.

With the release of the large-diameter standard zoom lens “28-75mm F / 2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036)” compatible with 35mm full-size mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras for Sony E-mount in 2018, it is compatible with mirrorless cameras for Sony E-mount. We have expanded the lineup of lenses. During that time, many users have asked us to expand the lens lineup for mirrorless cameras and to develop mounts from other companies, and we have been studying development for some time. This time, as the first lens for Fujifilm X mount, we have a prospect of developing a high magnification zoom lens, which we are good at, and for Sony E mount and Fujifilm X mount, the world’s first ^{* 1)} , zoom ratio 16.6 times. We are pleased to announce the “18-300mm F / 3.5-6.3 Di III-A ^{* 2)} VC VXD (Model B061), a high-power zoom lens compatible with APS-C size mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras .

We will continue to strive to develop unique products and expand compatible mounts so that people all over the world can enjoy photography more.

: Sony

: Fujifilm

Product name	18-300mm F / 3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) Sony E mount / Fujifilm X mount
Release date	Scheduled to be released within 2021 ^{* 3)}
Suggested retail price	Undecided

* 1) For APS-C size mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera compatible zoom lenses. (As of June 2021. According to Tamron research)
* 2) Di III-A: APS-C size equivalent Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera lens.
* 3) Due to the effects of the new coronavirus infection in the future, the release date and supply may be delayed.

18-300mm F / 3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) Overview
Model B061 was developed based on the concept of “realizing a high-magnification zoom lens that covers a wide-angle range of 27 mm to a super-telephoto range of 450 mm in 35 mm format with a single lens and enables various shooting.” It is the world’s first zoom lens compatible with APS-C size mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras, achieving a zoom ratio of 16.6x. The AF drive is equipped with a linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive), which is excellent in quietness and agility. By arranging the special glass material in a well-balanced manner, it maintains high depiction performance from the center to the periphery of the screen, and achieves the highest level of high image quality among high-magnification zoom lenses compatible with APS-C size mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras.

In addition, the shortest shooting distance at the wide-angle end is 0.15m, and the maximum shooting magnification is 1: 2, which is a high-magnification zoom lens, yet it demonstrates amazing close-up shooting performance. Equipped with Tamron’s original image stabilization mechanism VC (Vibration Compensation), it supports stable shooting even in the super-telephoto range.

The filter diameter is φ67mm, which is the same as most of our mirrorless lens series. It is a highly practical lens that has a full range of functions to support comfortable shooting, and allows you to easily enjoy high image quality from wide-angle to super-telephoto.

Main features

World’s first 16.6x high magnification zoom lens
Equipped with best-in-class high-speed, high-precision AF and VXD
Achieves a minimum shooting distance of 0.15 m and a maximum shooting magnification of 1: 2 at the wide-angle end of 18 mm.
Best-in-class high image quality
Equipped with image stabilization mechanism VC
Compact design
Shooting support function (simple drip-proof, antifouling coat, zoom lock switch mechanism, etc.)
* As this is a product under development, specifications, appearance, performance, etc. are subject to change without notice.

via Tamron, FujiAddict

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Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VX D Press Release Coming to E-Mount and X-Mount

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 20, 2021

Slough, July 20st. 2021. Transcontinenta UK Ltd., Tamron UK and Ireland distributor, announces that Tamron starts the development of its first lens for FUJIFILM X-mount and Sony E-mount cameras simultaneously.

Since the launch of the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount Full-Frame mirrorless cameras in 2018, Tamron has continually expanded its line of lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras. The popularity and wide adoption of these lenses prompted many user requests for the manufacture of the lens for other camera brands.

As a specialist in the all-in-one zoom lens category, Tamron recognized the potential to develop the first all-in-one zoom lens for the FUJIFILM X-mount. The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) is the world’s first all-in-one zoom lens for Sony and FUJIFILM APS-C mirrorless cameras featuring a 16.6x zoom ratio. To provide the pleasure of photography to more people around the world, Tamron will continue to develop unique products and expand the number of lenses compatible with more camera brands.

Overview of the Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) features
The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) covers a wide zoom range from approximately 27mm to 450mm (Full-Frame equivalent focal length). The first APS-C mirrorless camera zoom lens in the world with a 16.6x zoom ratio, the lens delivers the benefits of a versatile all-in-one zoom lens ideal for a broad array of photographic possibilities. Its AF drive system uses Tamron’s linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) for superior quietness and agile performance. The lens includes special lens elements arranged precisely to maintain high resolution performance from edge-to-edge and provide high image quality that is among the best of all all-in-one zoom lenses.

With an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.15m at the wide end and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2, this lens performs astonishingly well in its category when shooting up close. It is equipped with Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism that supports stable photography even at ultra-telephoto focal lengths. And it features a unified 67mm filter size, the same as other Tamron lenses for mirrorless cameras

Main features
1. The world’s first 16.6x all-in-one zoom.
2. Extremely fast and precise AF, VXD linear motor focus mechanism, the highest-level in its class.
3. MOD: 0.15m, maximum magnification ratio: 1:2 at 18mm wide end.
4. The best image quality in its class.
5. Outstanding VC (Vibration Compensation).
6. Comfortably compact.
7. User-friendly features (Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating, Zoom Lock switch)

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Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VX D (Coming Soon):
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