Tamron has just officially announced the new Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens for Canon EF and Nikon F mounts. This is a full-frame super telephoto zoom lens with Vibration Correction (VC) image stabilizer. At 39.3 oz., the new lens is the lightest in its class and features magnesium alloy in key areas of the lens barrel to ensure weight reduction, and improve strength and portability. It costs $799 and will start shipping on November 17th, 2017.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Full-Frame Format
- Maximum Aperture Range: f/4.5-6.3
- Three Low Dispersion Elements
- eBAND and Fluorine Coatings
- Ultrasonic Silent Drive Autofocus Motor
- VC Image Stabilization
- Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Compatible with TAP-in Console
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 100–400 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes | |
| CIPA Image stabilization rating | 4 stop(s) | |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F4.5–6.3 | |
| Minimum aperture | F32–45 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 17 | |
| Groups | 11 | |
| Special elements / coatings | Three LD elements + eBAND coating | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 1.50 m (59.06″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.28× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Extending front | |
| Distance scale | Yes | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1135 g (2.50 lb) | |
| Diameter | 86 mm (3.39″) | |
| Length | 199 mm (7.83″) | |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Filter thread | 67.0 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
| Optional accessories | Tripod collar | |
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