Tamron has just announced the super zoom Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD lens. It is an extremely flexible lens equivalent to a 22x zoom, featuring a total of 16 elements, Vibration Compensation stabilization, a small size at 4.9in/124mm long and 3.1in/79mm in diameter and moisture-resistant. This new lens costs $649, available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Features:
- The world’s first ultra-telephoto all-in-one zoom lens to achieve 400mm telephoto
- Excellent image quality across the entire zoom range, from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto and macro
- Lightweight and compact design exhibits Tamron’s basic philosophy for all-in-one zoom lenses
- HLD motor provides high-precision AF and enables compact lens construction
- Equipped with the Vibration Compensation system necessary for ultra-telephotography at 400mm
- Electromagnetic diaphragm system now used also for Nikon-mount lenses
- User-friendly features for everyday comfortable use
- Compatible with TAP-in ConsoleTM, an optional accessory product
- External design placing importance on functionality and ease of use
Detailed Specifications:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens Priced $649 at B&H/ Adorama | |
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX | |
| Focal length | 18–400 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes (Up to 2.5 stops) | |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F3.5–6.3 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22–40 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 16 | |
| Groups | 11 | |
| Special elements / coatings | Low dispersion, aspherical, hybrid aspherical elements | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.45 m (17.72″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.34× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Extending front | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 710 g (1.57 lb) | |
| Diameter | 79 mm (3.11″) | |
| Length | 124 mm (4.88″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Zoom lock | Yes | |
| Filter thread | 72.0 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
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