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24 November 2012

SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD MACRO 1:1 (Model F004)

Tamron adds VC and USD to its iconic 90mm lifesize macro

• VC (Vibration Compensation) for sharper images in low light
• USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) delivers quiet, speedy autofocus
• Rounded diaphragm gives more natural-looking blur highlights
• Redesigned optics with 2x XLD and 1x LD elements

Tamron's classic 90mm Macro, renowned for its superior image quality in 1:1 lifesize photography, now has USD ultrasonic autofocus and Tamron's VC (Vibration Compensation). Two XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass elements made from specialised, high-grade glass and one LD (Low Dispersion) element combine to thoroughly correct aberration. As well, the rounded diaphragm shape at wide apertures delivers attractively blurred of out-of-focus objects for images with a richer, more satisfying ambience.

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24 November 2012

Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A009)

Tamron's f/2.8 telephoto zoom gets VC and USD for even lower-light shooting

• VC (Vibration Compensation) for sharper images in low light
• USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) delivers quiet, speedy autofocus
• Rounded diaphragm gives more natural-looking blur highlights
• Excellent contrast and resolution with 1x XLD and 4x LD elements

The apex of Tamron tele-zooms in an extremely compact package. VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilisation boosts the low-light shooting capacity of this fast-aperture lens, while Tamron’s proprietary USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) motor delivers speedy, quiet, accurate autofocus that captures those decisive moments.

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13 April 2012

24–70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A007)

The world’s first f/2.8 high-speed standard zoom lens with image stabilisation

• VC (Vibration Compensation) for sharper images in low light
• Rounded diaphragm gives more natural-looking blur highlights
• USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) delivers quiet, speedy autofocus, complemented by Direct Manual Focus
• Moisture-resistant construction

This lens incorporates the latest optical design technology, VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilisation and USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive), all in a lighter and more compact package. The expansive wide-end focal length of 24mm makes it ideal for travel, environmental portraiture and more; at the 70mm telephoto end, the image stabilisation combines with stunning, natural-looking blur quality for impressively intimate portraits.

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15 January 2012

18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC (Model B011)

A more affordable one-lens solution for Sony NEX compact system cameras

This all-in-one zoom covers practically any shooting situation you'll ever encounter with your Sony NEX camera. Covering full wide-angle to long telephoto, and with Vibration Compensation for steadier, sharper pictures in low light or at full telephoto, this lens is lightweight, compact, convenient and versatile.

• 18mm to 200mm (35mm equivalent of 27–300mm)
• Vibration Compensation for sharper images in challenging situations
• Rapid autofocus + Direct Manual Focus
• In silver or black to match the camera body

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18 May 2011

Tamron wins Lens of the Year at Camera GP 2011 in Japan

The 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD (Model B008) has been awarded the inaugural Lens of The Year by the Camera Journal Press Club (Japan) at Camera GP 2011 in Japan. The Camera GP is an extremely prestigious award where winners are selected through an open vote by a panel made up of Camera Journal Press Club members, top editorial staff of the member publications, academic experts, camera technical writers, professional photographers, as well as TIPA.
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22 April 2011

SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) wins TIPA Award 2011

The premium telephoto zoom lens provides users of full-frame and APS-C format digital SLR cameras with features that make it stand out in the telephoto zoom class. Built to exacting SP (Super Performance) standards, it features the first-ever Tamron USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) for enhanced auto-focusing speed and responsiveness. To assist in handheld, low light shooting the SP 70-300mm incorporates VC (Vibration Compensation).
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23 February 2011

18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD (Model B008)

Tamron's 60th Anniversary Model is the world's lightest, smallest 15x zoom lens, with Tamron's first PZD autofocus - and a 5-year Australian warranty!

Featuring a 62mm filter diameter, VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilisation – and Tamron's first standing wave ultrasonic motor system for SLR lenses, the PZD (Piezo Drive) – this ultra-high-power zoom lens for digital SLRs with APS-C sized sensors is being introduced in Canon and Nikon mounts, with Sony to follow in May 2011.
Purchasers of this lens before 31st August 2011 can activate a 5-year Australian warranty!
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15 August 2010

Tamron wins EISA award fifth year in a row

The SP AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD lens wins EISA Best Zoom Lens 2010–2011!

The Tamron SP AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) lens was announced Best Product in the Zoom Lens category of the prestigious EISA Awards 2010–2011.
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11 August 2010

Tamron announces the SP AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) for Nikon

Introducing USD and XLD technology to the Tamron range

This full-size premium telephoto zoom with Extra Low Dispersion (XLD) element delivers best-in-class resolution, while Tamron’s own Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) and Vibration Compensation (VC) make the lens fast, quiet and easy to use. This lens is available for Nikon, with Canon and Sony mounts to follow.
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1 September 2009

SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] (Model B005)

VC (Vibration Compensation) added to its high-speed f/2.8 lens

Even sharper wide-angle photography in low light is easy with Tamron's high-speed, high-definition zoom and its newly improved Vibration Compensation image stabilisation. Extensive revision of the VC mechanism allows it to retain a compact size.
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15 August 2009

Tamron wins EISA award fourth year in a row

AF18-270mm Di II VC lens wins EISA Best Travel Lens 2009–2010!

The Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model B003) lens was today announced Best Product in the new Travel Lens category of the prestigious EISA Awards 2009–2010.
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1 May 2009

Tamron develops SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II MACRO 1:1 life-size macro lens

Designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size image sensors, this new life-size macro lens from Tamron features a fast maximum aperture of f/2 and is expected to be made available in mounts for Canon, Nikon (with built-in AF motor) and Sony.
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8 April 2009

SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 DI II LD Aspherical (IF)

A high-performance ultra wide-angle zoom with unprecedented focal length range

A new high-performance ultra wide-angle zoom lens for use on digital SLR cameras. It features an unprecedented 2.4x zoom ratio in the ultra wide-angle zoom lens class.
Available now.
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15 November 2008

AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model B003)

The world's first DSLR lens with a 15x zoom ratio and Vibration Compensation, arrives in Australia

Designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized image sensors, the new Tamron lens delivers outstanding image quality over its entire zoom range – 28-419mm equivalent – while its exclusive VC anti-shake system facilitates sharp and clear handheld photography even at the longest telephoto settings.
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15 August 2008

Tamron wins EISA award third year in a row

The AF28-300mm XR Di VC lens wins EISA Best Consumer Lens 2008-2009!

The AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO lens was today announced Best Product in the Consumer Lens division of the prestigious EISA Awards 2008-2009.
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30 July 2008

AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model B003)

Tamron announces the world's first DSLR lens with a 15x zoom ratio and Vibration Compensation

Designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized image sensors, the new Tamron lens delivers outstanding image quality over its entire zoom range – 28-419mm equivalent – while its exclusive VC anti-shake system facilitates sharp and clear handheld photography even at the longest telephoto settings.
[No longer available]

16 June 2008

SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO

With built-in AF motor for Nikon SLRs

The lightweight, compact and fast standard zoom lens (Model A09N II) is compatible with DSLRs with either full-size or APS-C sensors. The fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 is constant over the entire zoom range, providing bright viewfinder images, extremely fast autofocus, faster shutter speeds and attractive 'defocus' effects. The lens' AF motor, also making it suitable for consumer cameras such as Nikon’s D60, D40x or D40, all of which require lenses with inbuilt motor.
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16 June 2008

AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO

Tamron releases a lens with built-in AF motor for Nikon SLRs, equipped with Tamron’s Vibration Compensation mechanism

This high-power zoom lens (Model A20N II) is compatible with 35mm full-size SLR cameras and digital SLRs from Nikon. Featuring Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism, the new lens is especially suited to the new Nikon D60 and best-selling D40, both of which require lenses with built-in motors.
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March 2008

SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO (Model A001)

Tamron announces a new high-performance telephoto zoom lens

This lightweight, high-performance and fast tele-zoom lens is designed for DSLR cameras with 35mm full-size image sensors and APS-C sized sensors, inheriting the superior cost/performance characteristics of the acclaimed SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) (Model A09). While increases over all its dimensions are absolutely minimal, this new lens offers a MFD (minimum focusing distance) of 0.95m over the entire zoom range, giving a maximum macro magnification ratio of 1:3.1 at 200mm focal length, plus the advantages of an internal focusing (IF) system.
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6 February 2008

AF18-250mm Di II and
AF70-300mm Di

Tamron announces two zooms with built-in motors for Nikon AF-S SLRs

The Tamron AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) and Tamron AF70-300 F/4.5-6 Di LD Macro 1:2 have been released with a built-in motor for the Nikon AF-S mount. The lightweight, compact and ultra high-power zoom lenses have been designed for Nikon digital SLR cameras such as the Nikon D40.
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4 October 2007

Maxwell launches two new Tamron/Cokin kits for digital SLR photographers

Two great new kits that offer a one-pack solution to the enthusiast photographer. Make the next step into powerful creative photography with Tamron lenses and Cokin filters – at a great discount!
The Ultimate Travel Kit combines two Tamron Di-II lenses: SP AF11-18mm and an AF18-250mm. This Kit covers all angles from 11-250mm! The Kit also contains a Cokin H210 Landscape Filter Pack of 3 filters plus accessories for the lenses in the Kit.
The Action Plus Kit contains the Tamron AF70-300mm Di LD lens for maximum telephoto for sports and the SP AF17-50mm Di-II for events such as weddings and portraiture, where a fast F/2.8 aperture is necessary. The Kit also contains the Cokin H200 Portrait Filter Pack of 3 filters plus accessories for the lenses in the Kit.

[No longer available]

15 August 2007

AF18-250mm Di II lens wins EISA Best Consumer Lens 2007-2008!

The AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) was today announced Best Product in the Consumer Lens division of the prestigious EISA Awards 2007-2008.
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April 2007

AF18–250mm F/3.5–6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Tamron unveils the world's first 13.6x high-power zoom for digital SLRs

Maxwell International Australia Pty Limited is pleased to announce the new Tamron AF18–250mm F/3.5–6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro, a lightweight, compact and highly versatile ultra-high-power lens designed exclusively for APS-C sized digital SLR cameras. Boasting world's greatest zoom ratio of 13.9x, it is a milestone that Tamron, the pioneer of high-power zoom SLR lenses, has achieved by pushing the boundaries of its 'mega-zoom' lens design technologies.
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March 2007

Tamron announces development of the SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro lens

Maxwell International Australia and Tamron Co., Ltd. have announced the development of the SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO lens. The new lightweight, high-performance, fast-aperture tele-zoom lens is designed for full-size format SLRs, whether film or digital, and is due for release in Australia in the Autumn of 2008.
[No longer available]

March 2007

AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Tamron unveils a high-power zoom lens equipped with Tamron’s Vibration Compensation Mechanism

Maxwell International Australia and Tamron Co., Ltd. have announced the successful development of the AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO lens. The planned new 10.7x high-power zoom lens, designed for SLR cameras with full-size sensors, is expected in Australia in Spring.
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