The previously rumored Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD lens is now officially announced. The US price is $599 and pre-orders are already open at B&H and WEX (UK). Shipping will start on September 4th. Specifications, press release and additional information: Model A037 Focal Length 17‐35mm Maximum Aperture F/2.8-4 Angle of View (diagonal) 103°41' - 63°26' (for full-frame DSLR cameras) 78°46' - 43°29' (for APS-C format DSLR cameras) Optical Construction 15 elements in 10 groups Minimum Object Distance 0.28m (11 in) full zoom range Maximum Magnification Ratio 1:4.9 (f=35mm) Filter Size φ77mm Maximum Diameter φ83.6mm (3.3 in) Length* for Canon 92.5mm (3.6 in) for Nikon 90.0mm (3.5 in) Weight for Canon 460g (16.2 oz) for Nikon 460g (16.2 oz) Aperture Blades 7 (circular diaphragm)** Minimum Aperture F/16-22 Standard Accessories Lens hood, Lens caps Compatible Mounts Canon, Nikon Press release: August 6, 2018, Saitama, Japan–Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of a new ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, the 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037), for 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras. The vision behind the Model A037 is that of an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, which has a separate concept from SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012), with superb image quality and easy portability. At just 90mm (3.5 in) in length and 460g (16.2 oz) in weight, it is the smallest and lightest in its class. The focal length ranges from an ultra-wide 17mm that is suitable for professional landscape photography...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Monday, 6 August, 2018