Category Archives: Tamron

Tamron confirms non-binding acquisition proposal from Sony

Tamron issued an official statement regarding the previously reported/rumored acquisition bid by Sony:

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Sony to acquire Tamron?

Today, Diamond Online (ダイヤモンド・オンライン) published an investigative scoop stating that Sony Group has proposed acquiring Tamron, aiming to acquire all of Tamron’s shares. The deal size is projected at roughly 200 billion yen (約2,000億円). No official confirmation or denial has been issued by Sony or Tamron as of the latest available information. Diamond is a long-established, respected Japanese […]

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Announced: Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 full-frame lens (Z/E)

  The previously reported Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 full-frame lens model A084 (Z/E) is now officially announced and available for pre-order: US: B&H Photo DE: Foto Erhardt UK: WEX Photo CA: Camera Canada Additional information about the new lens can be found here, here, and here:

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Tamron to announce a new 12-20mm f/2.8 lens for Z/E mount (model A084)

Tamron will soon announce a new 12-20mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount and Sony E-mount (model A084). Here are the details:

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Tamron announced a new 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens for Nikon Z/Canon RF mounts

Tamron just announced a new 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD APS-C lens for Nikon Z and Canon RF mount: Pre-orders: US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo DE: Foto Erhardt UK: WEX Photo CA: Camera Canada Press release Product page Additional information – the lens already exists for Sony E and Fujifilm […]

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Private company Effissimo overtakes Sony and becomes the largest Tamron shareholder

The Singapore-based activist fund Effissimo Capital Management has quietly become Tamron’s top shareholder, surpassing longtime holder Sony Group Corporation:

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The latest financial reports from Nikon, Ricoh, Fujifilm, and Tamron

Here are the latest financial reports from Nikon, Ricoh, Fujifilm, and Tamron:

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Tamron Americas enhanced benefits for its 6-year lens warranty

Yesterday, Tamron Americas announced updates to its 6-Year Limited Warranty program, aimed at providing more value and support for photographers and videographers in North America. This enhancement builds on their existing warranty, which offers coverage for defects in materials or workmanship for six years from the date of purchase when purchased from an authorized retailer. […]

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New Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 DI III VXD lens announced (Z/E)

The previously reported Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 DI III VXD lens for Nikon Z and Sony E-mount cameras is now officially announced, along with a new Tamron Link accessory for wireless lens control. Pre-orders: US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo UK: WEX Photo DE: Foto Erhardt CA: Camera Canada Additional information Product page Press release (+specifications, […]

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Additional information on the upcoming Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 and Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 DI III VXD lenses

Additional information on the upcoming Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 DI III VXD lens (Z/E): Fast standard zoom lens with a constant aperture of F/2.8 from 35–100 mm Particularly compact and lightweight design – ideal for travel and everyday life High image quality and harmonious bokeh for natural portraits Faster, more precise VXD autofocus for spontaneous and […]

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