World’s First Compact, Lightweight F2.8 Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom Lens for Sony E-mount: 11-20mm

April 22, 2021, Commack, NY – TAMRON announces the launch of the 11-20mm F/2.8 DI III-A RXD (Model B060), a fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras on June 24, 2021 at approximately $829. Due to the current global health crisis, the release date or product supply schedule could change.

The new 11-20mm F2.8 zoom is the world’s first[1] ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C[2] mirrorless cameras that features an aperture of F2.8. Despite its fast F2.8 aperture, the lens is very small (3.4”) and feels perfectly balanced attached to a compact APS-C mirrorless camera body. It is the ideal ultra wide-angle lens for regular use. At the 11mm ultra wide-angle end, the lens exhibits stunning close-range shooting performance, achieving an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 5.9” and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4. This feature invites wide-angle macro shooting that exploits the creative effects of naturally occurring distortion that only ultra wide-angle lenses can provide.

The new zoom is protected by Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating in consideration of outdoor shooting. Its Ø 67mm filter size is identical to TAMRON’s 17-70mm F/2.8 DI III-A VC RXD (Model B070) fast-aperture standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras and nearly all TAMRON’s lenses in the series of full-frame mirrorless cameras that sit nicely on APS-C cameras as well. Compatible with many of the features that Sony builds into its cameras, including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF, the lens is packed with features that support comfortable shooting. The highly practical features let photographers enjoy the superb image quality of this ultra wide-angle, fast F2.8 aperture lens.

[1] Among interchangeable F2.8 ultra wide-angle zoom lenses for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras (As of March, 2021: TAMRON)

[2] DI III-A: Pour les appareils photo sans miroir à objectif interchangeable au format APS-C

POINTS FORTS DU PRODUIT

1. The world’s first F2.8 ultra wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras
The 11-20mm F2.8 is a bona fide ultra wide-angle zoom lens with an aperture of F2.8 across the entire zoom range. Meanwhile, it is compact, lightweight and very practical. You can enjoy the unique and powerful world of ultra wide-angle photography at the 11mm end (the full-frame equivalent of 16.5mm). Ideal for regular use, the 20mm focal length (the full-frame equivalent of 30mm) is well suited for casual snapshot photography such as street shooting. With its usefulness rooted in its compact, lightweight design and fast F2.8 aperture, the 11-20mm F2.8 provides an exciting shooting experience with greater freedom in diverse shooting situations.

2. Compact and lightweight for superior usability
The 11-20mm F2.8 is only 3.4” in length and weighs just 11.8 oz. For a fast-aperture F2.8 ultra wide-angle zoom lens, this is remarkably compact and light. When used with an APS-C mirrorless camera body, it enables photographers to enjoy a responsive image capture system without being hindered by the size or weight of the lens. It provides a comfortable user experience for still photography and for shooting video using a small tripod or gimbal stabilizer.

3. Performances optiques exceptionnelles
La construction du 11-20mm F2.8 comprend 12 éléments en 10 groupes. Deux éléments GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) situés avec précision garantissent une haute résolution sur l'ensemble de l'image, d'un bord à l'autre. De plus, le 11-20mm F2.8 intègre un élément XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) et deux éléments LD (Low Dispersion) pour produire des images nettes avec des aberrations optiques hautement corrigées. Il est également doté du traitement BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) qui supprime les images fantômes et les reflets à un niveau minimum et révèle les détails les plus infimes des objets, même lorsque le sujet est à contre-jour. La combinaison des caractéristiques s'harmonise pour fournir des images nettes avec des couleurs naturelles et une saturation riche.

4. MOD of 5.9” at the 11mm focal length
The 11-20mm F2.8 boasts an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 5.9” at the 11mm focal length setting and 9.4” at the 20mm end. This results in better and more versatile close-range shooting performance than existing ultra wide-angle zoom lenses at their widest focal length. At the widest 11mm setting it has an astonishing maximum magnification ratio of 1:4 to provide wide-angle macro photography that parlays the perspective unique to ultra wide-angle lenses, while also leveraging the expressive bokeh provided by the fast, bright maximum aperture of this lens.

5. A user-friendly unified Ø67mm filter size across the series
The 11-20mm F2.8 is so light that the total weight of it and the 17-70mm F/2.8 DI III-A VC RXD (Model B070) standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras together is only approximately 30.3 oz. The combination of these two lenses covers an extreme range of focal lengths from 11mm to 70mm (equivalent to 16.5mm to 105mm on full-frame cameras) with a fast, wide-open aperture of F2.8 at every focal length, thereby enabling the size and weight of an entire mirrorless system to be massively reduced without sacrificing capabilities. Just like nearly all of TAMRON’s lens models for Sony E-mount cameras, it has a unified Ø67mm filter size that allows reciprocal sharing of filters such as PL and ND, and lens caps.

6. Le moteur pas à pas RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) est exceptionnellement silencieux et parfait pour la vidéo.

7. La construction résistante à l'humidité et le revêtement en fluorine assurent une protection supplémentaire.

8. Compatible avec de nombreuses caractéristiques et fonctions spécifiques à l'appareil photo, y compris l'AF hybride rapide et l'AF œil.

LES SPÉCIFICATIONS :

Modèle : B060
Focal Length: 11-20mm (for APS-C frame mirrorless format)
(16.5-30mm full-frame equivalent field-of-view)
Ouverture maximale : F/2.8
Angle de vue (diagonale) : 105° 20′-71° 35' (pour le format APS-C sans miroir)
Construction optique : 12 éléments en 10 groupes
Minimum Object Distance: 5.9“ (WIDE), 9.4“ (TELE)
Rapport de grossissement maximal : 1:4 (LARGE) / 1:7,6 (TÉLÉ)
Taille du filtre : Ø67mm
Diamètre maximum : Ø73mm
Length*: 3.4 in
Weight: 11.8 oz.
Lames d'ouverture : 7 (diaphragme circulaire)**
Ouverture minimale : F/16
Accessoires standard : Pare-soleil en forme de fleur, Bouchons d'objectif
Montures compatibles : Monture Sony E

* La longueur est la distance entre l'extrémité avant de l'objectif et la face de la monture de l'objectif.

** Le diaphragme circulaire reste presque parfaitement circulaire jusqu'à deux arrêts de l'ouverture maximale.

Les spécifications, l'apparence, les fonctionnalités, etc. sont susceptibles d'être modifiées sans préavis.

Ce produit est développé, fabriqué et vendu sur la base des spécifications de la monture E qui ont été divulguées par Sony Corporation dans le cadre de l'accord de licence conclu avec Sony Corporation.

À propos de Tamron
“New Eyes for Industry” is Tamron’s philosophy. This creed is consistent with the company’s position as a manufacturer of a wide range of original optical products, from interchangeable lenses for digital cameras to various optical devices for both the general consumer and OEM. Tamron makes optical products that contribute to a range of different industries and will continue to devote its rich creativity and leading-edge technical prowess to various industrial fields. Furthermore, Tamron is fully aware of its responsibility to the environment and aspires to help preserve the natural environment in all its business activities.

Gamme de produits optiques :
Objectifs interchangeables pour appareils photo numériques SLR et sans miroir, objectifs pour caméscopes, objectifs pour appareils photo numériques, objectifs pour drones, unités de dispositifs optiques, objectifs pour caméras de surveillance, objectifs pour FA et vision industrielle, objectifs pour caméras automobiles, modules de caméras, plaques de test, etc.

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4/22/2021