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I have the full press release below, but here is the part that is more relevant to photographers:

With regard to its products destined for use by surveillance camera manufacturers in China, since development projects on the camera manufacturer’s side will be subject to delays, the development of some products on the Tamron side will also be delayed. However, at this present time, no delays are taking place with regard to the development of Tamron’s own-brand interchangeable lenses—part of its core photography-related business operations—or its development of new products in other areas or regions.

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Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F053):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F051):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F050):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Press Release
Notice Regarding Tamron’s Response to and Impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus
The Tamron Group respectfully offers its condolences for those who have lost their lives as a result of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, and wishes a speedy recovery to those suffering from the disease. The Group would also like to inform stakeholders of the state of its response to the spread of the coronavirus infection, and its impact on Group activities, as follows.

1. The Tamron Group’s basic policy
The Tamron Group is taking measures to reduce the risk of infection, with a top priority on ensuring the health and safety of its customers, Group employees and their families. At the same time, the Group is endeavoring to continue its provision of products and services that cater to the needs of its customers and society.

2. State of production at Chinese plants
The Group has production plants in China, Japan and Vietnam, and had suspended operation of its plant in Foshan (Guangdong Province, China) up until February 9 in accordance with a notice issued by the Chinese government calling for self-imposed suspension of activities. Plant operations were gradually restarted as of February 10, and although initially there was a situation in which some employees were unable to attend work, employees are now attending work as scheduled, with no current impact on plant operations. Read More »

DPRTV tested the Tamron 20mm f/2.8 and found it to be a good value with some middling flaws that fit its price point. You can find details about the short video below or watch it above.

• Weather sealed
• Very lightweight
• 67mm filter thread
• 1:2 Macro close up capability
• Very sharp at 2.8 and even better at 5.6
• The lense is software corrected for distortion
• LoCA has cyan and magenta fringing
• Mechanical vignetting even into the center
• Busy Bokeh
• Polygonal shape highlights
• You can get so close that you have to take the lens hood off
• Soft bokeh when shooting very close
• Focusing speed is a little slow but not critical on an ultra-wide lens
• Manual focus throw is huge
• Has a lot of focus breathing that makes it not great for video
• Ok sun stars but not great
• Good for an environmental portrait if you keep your subject in the center
• It is convenient and lightweight at a low price
• Lots of fair to middling aspects, but still an interesting lens
• If you want to do astrophotography you might want a faster lens
• The Sony 20mm f/1.8 is almost optically perfect but much heavier at a much higher price tag

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):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F053):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama