The previously leaked Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens for Nikon F-mount is now officially announced. The US price is $1,299 (pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H). Shipping will start on Setepmber 21st. Additional lens information: Specifications Model A041 Focal Length 15‐30mm Maximum Aperture F/2.8 Angle of View (diagonal) 110°32' - 71°35' (for full-frame DSLR cameras) 85°52' - 49°54' (for APS-C format DSLR cameras) Optical Construction 18 elements in 13 groups Minimum Object Distance 0.28m (11 in) Full zoom range Maximum Magnification Ratio 1:5 (f=30mm) Filter Size N/A* Maximum Diameter Φ98.4mm Length** for Canon 145mm (5.7 in) for Nikon 142.5mm (5.6 in) Weight for Canon 1,110g (39.2 oz) for Nikon 1,100g (38.8 oz) Aperture Blades 9 (circular diaphragm)*** Minimum Aperture F/22 Image Stabilization Performance 4.5 stops (TELE) (CIPA Standards Compliant) For Canon: EOS-5D MKIII is used / For Nikon: D810 is used Standard Accessories Integrated flower-shaped hood, Lens caps (push-on front, rear), Lens pouch Compatible Mounts Canon EF mount, Nikon MTF charts Lens design Product Information 1. Super high-quality high-speed ultra-wide-angle zoom lens The Model A041 is an F/2.8 ultra-wide-angle lens with a focal length starting at 15mm that offers high resolution even in the peripheral area of the image. By incorporating an XGM (eXpanded Glass Molded Aspherical) lens element and multiple LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements to curtail distortion and lateral chromatic aberrations, Tamron has achieved a degree of resolution throughout the range that is just as good as a fixed focal length lens. 2....
Published By: Nikonrumors - Friday, 31 August, 2018