Tamron has announced the development of its first lens for the Canon RF mount, the 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060). This fast ultra-wide angle zoom lens is designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras and will offer an 18-32mm equivalent range on Canon’s 1.6x crop cameras.
The lens, which is already available for Sony E-mount, is being developed under license from Canon and is expected to launch before the end of 2024. Pricing details have not been disclosed.
Key Features
- Fast F2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range
- Compact and lightweight design for easy handling
- High-level imaging power with an uncompromising optical design
- Wide macro shooting at 11mm with an MOD of 0.15m (5.9″) and maximum magnification ratio of 1:4
- AF drive system with a quiet RXD (Rapid-eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit
- Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for outdoor shooting
Tamron’s lenses for mirrorless cameras are highly regarded for their combination of superior optical performance and compact, lightweight designs. The decision to develop a lens for the Canon RF mount comes after numerous customer requests.
Despite its small size, the 11-20mm F2.8 promises to deliver outstanding image quality. The lens is also designed to accurately capture both still images and video, thanks to its high-performance autofocus system with an RXD stepping motor.
The lens’s close-range shooting capabilities enable creative use of perspective at the wide end, making it a versatile option for photographers and videographers using Canon’s APS-C mirrorless cameras.
Tamron’s announcement coincides with Sigma’s reveal that it will offer six of its DC DN range of APS-C lenses for the Canon RF mount, signaling a growing interest in providing high-quality lens options for the smaller format RF-mount models.
As the first Tamron lens developed for the Canon RF mount, the 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD represents an exciting expansion of the company’s mirrorless lens lineup and demonstrates its commitment to meeting the needs of photographers using various camera systems.