TAMRON Lenses Honored with Two Prestigious TIPA Awards in 2026

April 17, 2026, Commack NY –TAMRON Americas, a leading provider of high-quality lenses, announces the presentation by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) of its TIPA Award 2026 to two lenses; 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064) for “BEST FULL FRAME WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS” and 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078) for “BEST FULL FRAME TRAVEL LENS”. With these latest accolades, TAMRON has been honored with TIPA Awards for thirteen consecutive years.

BEST FULL FRAME WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS
16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064)

BEST FULL FRAME TRAVEL LENS
35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078)

Excerpt from the Award Citation of the TIPA Jury:

BEST FULL FRAME WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS
TAMRON 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064)
This lightweight and fast ultra wide-angle zoom delivers exceptional sharpness from edge to edge, even at F2.8. It combines outstanding optical performance with a robust Moisture-Resistant Construction suited for demanding environments. Its impressive versatility makes it ideal for capturing a wide variety of subjects, even in challenging lighting conditions, making it an all-around choice for landscape, architecture, event, and travel photography. Performance-wise, it delivers fast, reliable autofocus to ensure success in both still and video capture. This affordable lens has an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m at 16mm and 0.3m at 30mm, creating even more potential for exciting imaging opportunities.

BEST FULL FRAME TRAVEL LENS
TAMRON 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078)
This handy, take anywhere lens offers an exceptional blend of optical performance, portability, and innovation. It delivers consistently sharp images across its versatile zoom range and maintains a bright F2.8 aperture, excelling in low-light conditions while producing beautifully rendered depth and clarity. The advanced VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism ensures rapid, precise, and silent focusing to meet the demands of both still and video creators. Remarkably compact and lightweight for its class, this lens redefines mobility without compromising on image quality.

TIPA Awards Received
• 2014 BEST EXPERT DSLR LENS; SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011)
• 2015 BEST CSC ENTRY LEVEL LENS; 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III (Model C001)
• 2016 BEST DSLR PRIME LENS; SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F012)
BEST ENTRY LEVEL DSLR LENS; 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC (Model B018)
• 2017 BEST DSLR TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS; SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022)
• 2018 BEST DSLR TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS; 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (Model A034)
BEST DSLR SUPERZOOM LENS; 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028)
• 2019 BEST MIRRORLESS STANDARD ZOOM LENS; 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036)
• 2020 BEST DSLR PRIME LENS; SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD (Model F045)
• 2021 BEST STANDARD ZOOM LENS; 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070)
BEST TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS; 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056)
• 2022 BEST FULL FRAME ULTRA TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS; 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057)
BEST TRAVEL ZOOM LENS; 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
• 2023 BEST TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS; 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067)
BEST CONTENT CREATOR LENS; 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062)
• 2024 BEST WIDE ANGLE ZOOM LENS; 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068)
BEST TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS; 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065)
• 2025 BEST SUPERZOOM LENS; 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A069)
BEST MACRO LENS; 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072)
• 2026 BEST FULL FRAME WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS; 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064)
BEST FULL FRAME TRAVEL LENS; 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078)

About the TIPA Awards
TIPA WORLD AWARDS both recognize and honour industry companies and their products and serve as an important benchmark and guide for consumers in making their purchasing decisions. In a recent readers survey conducted by an independent research firm, for example, well over 65% of member magazine readers know the award as one that recognizes excellence in the photo industry.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Jessica Kelly, Marketing Communications Manager, kelly@tamron.com

About Tamron Co., Ltd.
TAMRON provides a wide range of original optical products, from interchangeable lenses for digital cameras to various optical devices for both the general consumer and OEM. We make optical products that contribute to a range of different industries and will continue to devote our rich creativity and leading-edge technical prowess to various industrial fields. Furthermore, TAMRON is fully aware of our responsibility to the environment and aspires to help preserve the natural environment in all our business activities. For more details, please visit the official website of Tamron Co., Ltd. (https://www.tamron.com/global/)

Optical Product Line-up:
Interchangeable lenses for Mirrorless and DSLR cameras, Network Surveillance camera lenses, FA and Machine vision lenses, Teleconferencing lenses, Camera modules, Automotive camera lenses, Lenses for compact digital cameras and video cameras, Drone lenses, Medical devices and Various optical device units.

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4/17/2026