Category Archives: Tamron

Tamron patents image stabilizing teleconverter

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2011

Tamron filed a patent for a teleconverter with a built-in image stabilization. This will allow to add image stabilization to any existing/old lens by just adding this teleconverter. The teleconverter range was listed as x0.9 – x1.5. The patent describes also a switch that can turn on/off the image stabilization. Update: this patent was filed back in […]

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Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens released

By PR admin | Published: December 9, 2010

The Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens was supposed to be announced at Photokina but it was delayed in the last moment. As previously rumors indicated, the lens is much smaller than its predecessor (the new version is on the left). The price is $649 and it will be available for Nikon and Canon mounts […]

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Tamron filed a patent for a new 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 lens

By PR admin | Published: November 11, 2010

Tamron filed a patent for what appears to be an update to the current SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II lens. For comparison, here is the current model:

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Tamron to release a new AF 18-270mm VC lens

By PR admin | Published: November 2, 2010

Tamron is working on a new version of its current AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens that should be released soon. Initially this lens was scheduled to be released at Photokina, but then it was delayed. The new lens is expected to be significantly smaller than its predecessor (the current model weights 550g|19.4oz).

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All you need to know about Photokina

By PR admin | Published: August 15, 2010

Photokina is the biggest show for photography equipment that takes place every 2 years in Cologne, Germany. This year Photokina will be between September 21- 26. Here is a summary of all rumors, predictions and expectations for the main players in the industry: Canon: Canon G12 is a given, based on previous release patterns (they release a new version […]

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Tamron to announce the price of the SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD lens on July 29th

By PR admin | Published: July 25, 2010

Update: the price in Europe seems to be € 449,00. Tamron will announce the price of the new Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD lens on July 29th, 2010 (+/- 1 day depending on your location). This lens was released back in March, 2010 (see full press release). The Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di […]

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Tamron update

By PR admin | Published: June 16, 2010

This is the update I got from a reader regarding upcoming Tamron lenses: First we will see APS-C mirrorless lenses for Sony NEX and Samsung NX. Tamron is designing 2 compact zoom and one macro: Compact standard zoom: 24-50mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Compact telezoom: 75-200mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Macro: 90mm f/3.5 VR Those lenses will be similar, […]

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Tamron explores the possibility of producing Micro Four Thirds lenses

By PR admin | Published: June 16, 2010

DSLR magazine wrote on their facebook wall that Tamron is exploring the possibility of manufacturing lenses for the Micro Four Thirds system: Translation: “Finally! Tamron begins to explore the possibility of manufacturing lenses for Micro Four Thirds system. What can I say? … I told you so!” The only problem with this rumor is that Sony is a […]

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Tamron update

By PR admin | Published: May 31, 2010

Many Tamron lenses are available @ 50% discount from their regular MSRP on Amazon – maybe they are clearing inventory for Photokina announcements:

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Rebates killed the rumors

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2010

Many manufacturers have introduced rebates programs. Usually new products are not introduced when there is an ongoing rebate campaign, which also means slow times for the rumor mill. Also, all major players are preparing for Photokina (coming up in September, 2010) and don’t want to show their cards in advance. Here are the latest rebates: Nikon […]

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