The new Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD lens for Nikon F-mount (Model A037) will be officially announced on Modany, August 6. Shipping is scheduled to start on September 4th for the Nikon F-mount version. The Japanese price is￥78,300 yen (including tax), around $700 USD in the US. Technical specifications: Lens construction: 15 elements in 10 groups Shortest shooting distance: 0.28 m Maximum magnification: 1: 4.9 Filter diameter: 77 mm Size: φ83.6 mm × 92.5 mm (for Canon) Weight: 460 g Tamron already has a 15-30mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon F-mount. Additional information: Optimum image quality coupled with maximum portability The 17-35mm F/ 2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037) is an ultra-wide-angle lens featuring superb image quality integrated into a compact, lightweight body. The use of specialized glass materials enables comprehensive control of the axial chromatic aberrations conspicuous in ultra-wide-angle lenses. The Model A037 offers a high level of sharpness and contrast comparable to the very best of lenses. From the 35mm standard wide-angle for user-friendly snapshot photography, to the ultra-wide-angle 17mm used for professional landscape photography, this lens can meet a wide variety of your needs and yet still offer amazing portability being only 90mm (3.5 in) in length, 83.6mm in diameter, and just 460g (16.2 oz) in weight. With a Minimum Object Distance (MOD) of only 0.28m (11 in), opening the aperture while approaching the subject lets you blur the background. Wide enough to encompass the entire landscape, the Model A037 lets you capture the thrill of the moment in each...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Saturday, 4 August, 2018