Tamron announced the Japanese released date and price for the SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (model A011) lens: ¥140,000 (around $1,350), shipping will start on December 19th (update: the US press release is now up and the release date is listed as January 17, 2014, the US price will be $1069):
Tamron launches a revolutionary new 150-600mm Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens for full-frame and APS-C format DSLR cameras
SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011)
Cutting-edge eBAND Coating*¹ and three LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements deliver superior imaging performance, while the latest built-in VC (Vibration Compensation)*²system broadens users’ horizons in achieving sharper handheld photographs.
November 26, 2013, Saitama, Japan - Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Morio Ono), a leading manufacturer of precision optics, has announced the release of an innovative ultra-telephoto zoom lens with a focal length range of 150mm to 600mm for full-frame and APS-C format DSLR cameras.
Tamron’s previously announced 200-500mm (Model A08), still currently available, is a popular, compact, easy-to-use ultra-telephoto zoom lens, but customers have shown great interest in having a lens that provide an even greater focal length range.
This all-new ultra-telephoto zoom lens features VC (Vibration Compensation)*² image stabilization, speedy, precise USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive)*³, state-of-the-art eBAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency) Coating*1, which significantly reduces the unwanted light reflections that cause flare and ghosting, and, in addition a sophisticated and stylish new external finish.
Its 4x ultra-telephoto zoom capabilities, with a focal length range from 150mm to 600mm, enhance the creative potential of telephoto photography, a captivating feature for all photographers, particularly nature, wildlife, and sports shooters.
| Product Name | Date of Launch (in Japan) |
|---|---|
| SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011) | December 19, 2013 |
| *The Canon mount model will be released first in Japan on December 19, 2013 and subsequently elsewhere. The launch dates of the Nikon and Sony compatible mount models will be announced at a later date. | |
| *1 | The eBAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency) Coating is a new nanotechnology-based coating technique developed by Tamron to reduce unwanted reflection. |
| *2 | VC (Vibration Compensation) is Tamron's proprietary image stabilization mechanism. |
| *3 | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) is Tamron's proprietary ring-type ultrasonic motor. |
| *4 | The Sony mount does not include VC, since Sony digital SLR bodies include built-in image stabilization functionality. The product name for Sony cameras is "SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di USD (Model A011)”, without the VC designation. |
| Model | A011 |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 150－600mm |
| Maximum Aperture | F/ 5-6.3 |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 16°25’ - 4°8’ (for full frame format) |
| 10°38’ - 2°40’ (for APS-C format) | |
| Lens Construction | 20 elements in 13 groups |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.7m |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio | 1:5 |
| Filter Size | Φ95mm |
| Maximum Diameter | Φ105.6mm |
| Length* | 257.8mm |
| Weight | 1951g (68.8 oz) |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (circular diaphragm)*5 |
| Minimum Aperture | F32-40 |
| Standard Accessories | Lens hood, detachable tripod mount |
| Compatible Mounts | Canon, Nikon, Sony |
Length and weight are based on figures for the Nikon-mount lens.
* Length is the distance between the front tip of the lens and the mount face.
*5 This circular diaphragm retains a nearly circular shape even when taken at two stops down from its maximum aperture.
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. may be changed without prior notice
