News Tamron adds Sony and Fujifilm optics Standard and telezoom options give more choice to mirrorless users
“A 65° zoom arc, along with Tamron’s VXD, allows for seamless switching between moving subjects while staying quiet”
TAMRON HAS RELEASED the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD, an ultra-telephoto zoom for Fujifilm’s X Mount. The lens features an equivalent focal length range of 225-750mm, Tamron’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus and VC (Vibration Compensation), along with a close focusing distance of 0.6m. The 150-500mm f/5-6.7 suits close- and long-range shooting alike, and provides a number of other benefits. It’s convenient to carry, boasting a compact length of 209.9mm at 150mm zoom and 284.9mm when fully extended, with a maximum diameter of 93mm. The 0.6m close focusing distance at the 150mm end and 1.8m at the 500mm end both allow for close encounters, while the VXD linear motor reduces noise and avoids disruption in quiet environments. Tamron claims the lens offers fast, precise focusing to keep up with moving subjects, plus VC reduces blur and offers three modes: standard, panning and framing priority. The optic includes 25 elements in 16 groups, including extra-low and low-dispersion elements for aberration control. It’s now on sale for £1399.99.
Between now and 8 January 2023, Tamron is offering savings of up to £100 on seven of its lenses for Sony FE, Canon EF, Nikon F and Fujifilm X Mount cameras. With focal lengths ranging from 17mm to 600mm, the lenses include wide, standard, telephoto and ultra-telephoto zooms, as well as two superzooms. Get £80 off the 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Sony FE, Fujifilm X), 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Sony FE, Fujifilm X) and 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Sony FE); or £100 off the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Sony FE), 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (Sony FE), 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Sony FE) and 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Canon EF, Nikon F). Simply make a purchase at participating dealers and the discount will be applied. tamron.eu
Also released is the 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD, an ultra-wide to standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount. Compact and lightweight, at 86.5mm long and weighing 365g, its size and portability make it ideal for everyday use, whether photography or videography. With a close focusing distance of only 17cm, it’s well-suited to vlogging, portraiture and nature photography. As an ultra-wide lens, it’s also ideal for landscape, travel and street shooting. The 20-40mm features 12 elements – including four low-dispersion, two glass-moulded aspherical, and one hybrid aspherical – in 11 groups. The f/2.8 aperture produces soft yet pronounced bokeh, while a 65° zoom arc combined with Tamron’s VXD allows for seamless switching between moving subjects while staying quiet. It’s on sale now, for £879.99.
First X Mount zoom for Sigma Sigma has launched the 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN C lens, its first zoom compatible with Fujifilm’s X Mount cameras. The lens has a compact, portable design, measuring just under 77mm in length and weighing 285g – the lightest in its class. Good for photographers on the go, the 18-50mm has a close-focusing distance of 12.1cm with an equivalent focal range of 27 to 75mm, making it suitable for close-ups and wide-angle shots. The 18-50mm is the fourth Sigma optic for the X Series, joining the 16mm, 30mm and 56mm primes. It’s claimed to offer high-speed autofocusing, while the constant aperture of f/2.8 is a clear benefit when shooting handheld in low light. It uses an aluminium internal structure, with a thermally stable composite (TSC) outer – the two materials have a similar thermal expansion rate, helping the lens to deliver consistent results as temperatures change. The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN C lens will be available from 2 December 2022 for £429.99. sigma-imaging-uk.com
HARD WORKER A zoom lens with macro capability, you could easily keep this on your camera
FAR REACHING The 150-500mm is ideal for sport or wildlife shooting (above)
Nikon goes long with Z 600mm Nikon has released the Nikkor Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S, a super-telephoto prime for its Z mount mirrorless cameras. Designed for professional sports and wildlife photographers, the lens contains a built-in 1.4x teleconverter and Nikon’s Silky Swift autofocus system. customisable, allowing users to assign functions to the Fn, focus and silent control rings. Shortcuts can be created by saving focus distances to the memory-set buttons.
Even in inclement conditions, you can be confident this lens will hold up, as a weather-resistant design and fluorine coating on the front and rear elements repel both dust and moisture. The Z 600mm costs £15,499 and is on sale now. nikon.co.uk
Vibration reduction helps stifle shake with up to five stops of compensation. When mounted on a Z series camera and used with Synchro VR, this increases to 5.5 stops. Plus, it’s
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