Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens for Sony E-mount: additional information leaked online

• 8 months ago
• Categories: Tamron
• Tags: Tamron 17-50mm f/4 lens

Two weeks ago Tamron announced the development of a new 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens for Sony E-mount. The official release date will be October 19, 2023, Some additional pictures and technical details of the new lens have been leaked online already:

• The world's first 17-50mm lens that covers from ultra-wide angle to standard range
• Advanced optical performance and rich bokeh at F4
• High-speed, high-precision AF with excellent quietness, ideal for video and still image shooting
• Model: A068
• Focal length: 17-50mm
• Aperture value: F4-F22
• Aperture blades: 9 circular apertures
• Lens configuration: 15 elements in 13 groups: 3 LD lenses, 1 GM lens, 2 hybrid aspheric lenses
• Shortest shooting distance: 0.19-0.3m
• Maximum shooting magnification: 1:4.6 - 1:3.8
• Filter diameter: 67mm
• Size: φ74.8×114.4mm
• Weight: 460g
• Dustproof and splashproof: Yes
• AF: VXD
• Image stabilization: Not installed
• Other functions:
  
  ・BBAR-G2 coating
  
  ・Fluorine coating (front/back)
  
  ・USB-C
  
  ・TAMRON Lens Utility
  
  ・Inner zoom

MTF charts and lens design diagram:

Additional pictures:

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