In addition to the two new lenses, Tamron also announced a new Model TAP-01 – a new lens accessory that enables firmware updating and customized setups for selected Tamron lenses: The price of the new 90mm lens is $649, the pricing of the 85mm and the TAP-01 are not yet announced. Additional information:
Some additional information on the upcoming Tamron lenses: Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (model F017) lens Release date: February 25, 2016 Price in Japan: 97,200 yen (tax included), or around $850 (US prices will be lower) Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD (model F016) lens Release Date: March 23, 2016 Price in […]
There are rumors floating around that Tamron may announce a third product next week in addition to the two rumored lenses.
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens construction: 21 elements in 15 groups Three FLD, one SLD elements, one high-refractive-index high-dispersion glass, three high refractive index SLD glass Filter size: 82mm Shortest focusing distance: 95cm Maximum magnification: 1: 6.7 Total length: 170.7mm Maximum diameter: 93.5mm Weight: 1490g Aperture blades: 9 (circular aperture) New thinned ultrasonic motor Inner focus, […]
One of the lenses on the Tamron teaser I posted about few days ago will be a new SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD and will be available in Nikon, Canon and Sony mounts (via Digicame-info). There is already a patent for a Tamron SP 85mm f/1.4 Di VC USD lens. The second lens that will be announced on February […]
Just like Sigma, Tamron also has posted a teaser on their website and Facebook page for two new lenses that will be announced for the CP+ show in Japan on February 22nd. Last year Tamron announced two new prime lenses (45mm and 35mm). My guess is that the new lenses will be from the same […]
→ New Adobe Bridge CC version released with improved performance. → Kipon announced a new auto-focus adapter with interchangeable graduated ND filters (four steps). Shipping will start before March 15th. The price is $428. → Tamron’s CEO resigned. Apparently things are not going well. Expect some changes once the CEO takes over. → Canon PowerShot G9 X camera’s sensor tested […]
These are the current ongoing rebates/deals by manufacturer:
Two new patents from Tamron and Sigma: Tamron filed a patent for a SP 85mm f/1.4 Di VC USD full frame DSLR lens. Sigma filed a patent in Japan for a 30-300mm f/2.8-3.5 Super 35 lens. Maybe Sigma is getting also into the cinema lens segment?
The holiday shopping season is over but you can still find some good deals out there (many of them expire on December 31st): New Topaz Labs 35% off coupon code Macphun softwafre holiday deals Get $200 credit from Amazon toward a future purchase with a qualifying camera or lens purchase Several Sigma lenses now come […]
