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Three Tamron Lenses Featured in Professional Photographer’s Hot Ones Buyers Guide 2020
70-180mm F/2.8 DI III VXD (Model A056)
28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 DI III RXD (Model A071)
35mm F/2.8 DI III OSD M1:2 (Model F053)
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August 1, 2020, Commack, NY – Tamron announces three Tamron lenses have been honored as featured selections in Professional Photographer magazine’s 2020 Hot Ones Buyers Guide, which showcases products for professional photographers that are innovative, exciting, and inspiring. Tamron’s fast telephoto zoom 70-180mm F/2.8, which completes the company’s fast zoom trio for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras; the 28-200mm F/-2.8-5.6, the world’s only all-in-one zoom for interchangeable lens cameras to start at F/2.8; and the wide prime 35mm F/2.8 for mirrorless that features a 1:2 macro, have each been selected. This year marks the 21st edition of Professional Photographer magazine’s Hot Ones. The Hot Ones featured products range from high-end specialty gear to economical tools of the trade as well as items designed to make a great impression on photographers’ clients. A selection of the Hot Ones featured products will appear in the August print edition of Professional Photographer, and the complete collection of 2020 Hot Ones is published online at ppmag.com/2020-hot-ones.
About the Lenses
The 70-180mm F/2.8 DI III VXD features a compact and lightweight design with a 67mm filter diameter, the same as Tamron’s highly esteemed 17-28mm F/2.8 (Model A046) and the 28-75mm F/2.8 (Model A036). The optical construction includes several special lens elements that contribute to the lens’s overall superb imaging performance and the very short 33.5” MOD (Minimum Object Distance) expands overall versatility. The lens utilizes Tamron’s newly developed VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism that produces an autofocus drive that’s quieter and quicker than ever before.The 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 DI III RXD is the first all-in-one-zoom in the world to achieve a maximum aperture of F2.8 at the 28mm wide-angle end. To assure superb optical performance, it features a precise arrangement of special lens elements that accommodate the increasingly high resolutions of today’s digital cameras. Enabling high quality image rendering throughout the zoom range, the lens responds to users’ photographic expressions in powerful style. With its 4.6” length, 20.3 oz. weight, and filter diameter of a mere 67mm, the 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 offers excellent portability. When combined with a compact, lightweight full-frame mirrorless camera, it allows photographers to capture virtually every scene they encounter in daily use, travel, sports and nature.
The versatile 35mm F/2.8 DI III OSD M1:2 is ideal for everyday/every subject use and strikes a balance between gorgeous image rendering and superior operation. The lens features the same filter size (Ø67mm) for Tamron’s three prime and four zoom lenses and achieves the company’s aim of compactness. The 35mm lenses is capable of focusing very close, to an unprecedented in this category magnification ratio of 1:2. Other features include Moisture-Resistant Construction (for outdoor shooting) and a Fluorine Coating on the front element for easy maintenance and fingerprint removal. The 35mm is one of three primes launched by Tamron for the Sony full-frame mirrorless system. The 24mm F/2.8 M1:2 (model F051) and 20mm F/2.8 M1:2 (model F050) complete the prime line-up.
All Tamron lenses for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras are compact and lightweight, feature Ø67 filter size, support various camera features offered by certain Sony cameras, such as Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF, and offer a multitude of advanced functions to ensure a pleasant shooting experience and fantastic results.
About Professional Photographer magazine
The official magazine of Professional Photographers of America, Professional Photographer helps readers advance their businesses and careers through editorial content that addresses the artistic, technological, and business aspects of their work. For more than 100 years, pros have relied on Professional Photographer to deliver the education and inspiration they need to be successful: practical lessons and of-the-moment images that define an industry. No other magazine offers a more authoritative presentation of the people, trends, products, and images that define the professional photography landscape.About Tamron Co., Ltd.
“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 SLR 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 of its business activities.Tamron will mark the 70th anniversary of its foundation November 1, 2020. We hereby extend our heartfelt appreciation to our customers for your support and patronage that has enabled Tamron to run our business for such a long time. In 1950, our forerunner, Taisei Optical Equipment Manufacturing, was established on the basis of our founders’ belief in the potential of light. Our corporate history began with 13 employees polishing lenses for cameras and binoculars. Since then, we have pursued optical technology research and technological innovation to progress to the development and design of lenses and other components. We have invented a number of revolutionary, original products, including items that broke new ground as the first of their kind in the industry, or the world. We have now grown into a global manufacturer of optical equipment with approximately 5,000 employees comprehensively conducting development, manufacturing and sales. We will continue to deliver the value of light in a way that is unique to Tamron, to provide excitement and reassurance with a view to further contributing and remaining vital to society for the next ten years and beyond, towards our 100th anniversary. We thank you for your continued, invaluable support. Please look for activities throughout the year centered around this milestone and follow our story at: https://www.tamron-usa.com/70th/
Optical Product Line-up:
Interchangeable lenses for 35mm / Digital SLR camera, Interchangeable lenses for Non-Reflex type camera, Camcorder lenses, Digital still camera lenses, Drone lenses, Optical device units, Surveillance camera lenses, FA and Machine vision lenses, Automotive camera lenses, Camera module, Test plates, etc.
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