Tamron Lens Buyer’s Guide: Spring Instant Savings
Now that winter has melted away and the sun is shining, it’s time to capture the beauty of the outdoors. You can’t go wrong with the vibrant colors and stunning natural landscapes of spring and summer. From vivid sunsets to fields of blooming wildflowers, the possibilities are endless.
Plus, this is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your gear and take advantage of seasonal promotions. One company offering great deals is Tamron, with instant savings on their top lenses. We’ve compiled a guide to help you choose the right lens for your photography style and make the most of these discounts. So, get ready to capture the magic of the seasons with your new Tamron lens.
Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (model A058)
The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD is the world’s first all-in-one zoom with an f2 aperture for mirrorless full-frame system cameras with a design that is as elegant as it is robust. An outstanding lens in every respect, it is suitable for all typical shooting situations in travel photography – from landscapes and architecture to portraits, group shots and everyday snapshots, even in low-light scenes. The design of the 35-150mm f2-2.8 is trend-setting. The focus and zoom rings have a better grip thanks to a new ribbing. The glossy surface is particularly resistant to scratches and dirt. With the fast VXD autofocus, every moment is captured sharply with excellent contrast and color rendition. The wide focal length range from 35mm wide-angle to 150mm telephoto, the very high speed and the advanced technology make this lens for Sony E Mount a unique workhorse.
Price: $1899 (check Tamron’s website for Instant Savings)
Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (model A071)
The Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 for Sony E Mount is an ideal lens for travel and delivers superb optical performance. Whether landscape panoramas, portraits or telephoto shots full of details – with its wide zoom range, the 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD captures any subject in excellent image quality. Special elements and the high speed of f/2.8-5.6 ensure sharp and brilliant photos even in low light. The special elements minimize chromatic aberrations and ensure uniformly high imaging performance in both the wide-angle and telephoto ranges. It features Moisture-Resistant Construction and a hydrophobic Fluorine Coating that repels fingerprints and dirt. Despite the large zoom range and sophisticated optical design, the lens is only 4.6” long and weighs just 20.3 oz.
Price: $729 (check Tamron’s website for Instant Savings)
Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (model A046)
The Tamron 17-28mm for Sony E Mount offers a large f2.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range and delivers high-resolution and contrast edge-to-edge. The combination of ultra wide-angle focal length, large constant f2.8 aperture and a Minimum Object Distance of 7.5” at the wide end encourages richly expressive and creative photography in a multitude of scenarios. The zoom’s AF drive system is powered by the RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit that enables it to deliver high-speed, high-precision and superbly quiet operation, making it suitable for shooting virtually noise-free video as well as still photographs. It features Moisture-Resistant Construction and a hydrophobic Fluorine Coating that repels fingerprints and dirt. Plus, the 17-28mm is fully compatible with various camera-specific features including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF. High performance, combined with exceptional portability, make the 17-28mm zoom ideal for daily use.
Price: $899 (check Tamron’s website for Instant Savings)
Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (model A063)
The 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for Sony E Mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, delivers outstanding resolution and superb overall performance in a lightweight and compact zoom lens. Optimized for the latest full-frame mirrorless cameras, the lens provides exceptional optical performance with the soft, beautiful bokeh effects that are distinctive to fast-aperture lenses. The exciting 28-75mm f2.8 G2 is equipped with a new, groundbreaking Tamron Lens Utility that lets users to easily perform customization and firmware updates. Tamron’s new VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism delivers excellent quietness and agile performance. The enhanced features of this G2 lens create a potent, everyday zoom lens befitting the very latest generation of mirrorless cameras, a lens that draws you a giant step closer to maximizing your enjoyment of photography.
Price: $899 (check Tamron’s website for Instant Savings)
Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (model A057)
The Tamron 150-500mm VC for Sony E Mount and FUJIFILM X Mount features a very compact design and superb image quality. This amazing zoom lens achieves a 500mm focal length while retaining a compact size with a length of just 8.3.” And on a crop-sensor camera, the lens provides the full-frame equivalent of 225mm to 750mm. With VC image stabilization, it’s easy to carry and comfortable to shoot handheld. The design places major emphasis on image quality with an optical construction that features 25 elements in 16 groups and utilizes special lens elements and hybrid aspherical lens elements to control chromatic aberrations. BBAR-G2 Coating is used to suppress ghosting and flare, which could otherwise occur under backlit conditions. The 150-500mm f5-6.7 is a highly versatile lens that lets you capture a wide array of subjects ranging from landscapes and birds to sports and wildlife.
Price: $1299 Sony E Mount / $1399 Fujifilm X Mount (check Tamron’s website for Instant Savings)
Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (model A067)
The Tamron 50-400mm is the unprecedented, next-level ultra-telephoto zoom lens for Sony E Mount. Featuring an 8x zoom ratio, it provides a wide range of focal lengths that covers a range from standard all the way to ultra-tele to offer an unmatched level of versatility. With its wide 50mm starting focal length, subjects like wildlife can be captured in their surroundings, and the lens is particularly useful for side-line sports and other subjects that move closer as you are shooting, allowing you to continue photographing without the need to change lenses. Despite its high resolving power and extraordinary reach, the 50-400mm is incredibly compact at just 7.2″ and 40.7 oz. It is equipped with Tamron’s VXD linear motor focus mechanism and proprietary VC image stabilization mechanism. Users can enjoy the world of half-macro photography with its 9.8″ MOD at the 50mm end, and a 1:2 maximum magnification ratio. And select functions can be customized and the firmware can be updated with the dedicated TAMRON Lens Utility. This one lens captures a lively world with all the clarity you desire and can guide you to exhilarating new photographic experiences.
Price: $1299 (check Tamron’s website for Instant Savings)
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (model B061)
The Tamron 18-300mm is the world’s first lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras with a 16.6x zoom ratio, covering wide-angle to an ultra-telephoto range (27mm to 450mm full-frame equivalent). Designed for Fujifilm X-Mount and Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras, the lens includes special lens elements arranged precisely to maintain high resolution performance from edge-to-edge and provide high image quality making it the best of all all-in-one zoom lenses. Moreover, with an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 5.9″ at 18mm, and a remarkable maximum magnification ratio of 1:2, this lens performs astonishingly well when shooting up close. The lens is equipped with Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism, effectively reducing image blur caused by camera shake in low-light conditions or in the ultra-telephoto range at slower shutter speeds. The Tamron VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism provides superior quietness and agile performance. With a wide variety of other features for comfortable shooting, this is a highly versatile lens that allows you to easily enjoy high image quality from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto and paves the way for exciting new photographic experiences.
Price: $699 (check Tamron’s website for Instant Savings)
Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD (model B060)
The Tamron 11-20mm f2.8 ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E and FUJIFILM X Mounts is the ideal lens for everyday photo and video use with its full-frame equivalent zoom range of 16.5-30mm. Even with its fast f2.8 aperture, the lens is very small and feels perfectly balanced on a compact APS-C mirrorless camera body. And at 11mm, the lens provides stunning close-range shooting performance with its MOD of 5.9” and maximum magnification ratio of 1:4. This feature invites creative wide-angle macro shooting that exploits the unique perspective that only ultra wide-angle lenses can provide. Additionally, the quiet RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor AF drive is perfect for both still and video use. This zoom lens is protected by Moisture-Resistant Construction and durable Fluorine Coating that provide extra protection when shooting outdoors. The compact size, fast f2.8 aperture, practical zoom range and superb image quality make the 11-20mm zoom an ideal choice for travel, landscape, street, and general photography.
Price: $829 (check Tamron’s website for Instant Savings)
Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (model B070)
Tamron’s SP 150–600mm Di VC USD G2 ultra tele lens features outstanding optical performance and Tamron’s lauded VC system for handheld shooting with remarkable definition. It provides excellent resolution from corner to corner and is optimized for use with today’s higher pixel-density cameras. With its MOD of 7.2’, the lens provides a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.9 for real macro images at 600mm. Fast and precise AF speed, three VC modes, new Flex Zoom Lock, plus Arca-Swiss type removable tripod mount, fluorine coating, Tap-In Console compatibility, and two optional teleconverters round out the SP 150-600mm G2.
Price: $699 Sony E Mount / $799 Fujifilm X Mount (check Tamron’s website for Instant Savings)
Tamron 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (model A022)
Tamron’s SP 150–600mm Di VC USD G2 ultra tele lens for Canon and Nikon DSLR lenses or mirrorless with the camera manufacturer adapter features outstanding optical performance and Tamron’s lauded VC system for handheld shooting with remarkable definition. It provides excellent resolution from corner to corner and is optimized for use with today’s higher pixel-density cameras. With its MOD of 7.2’, the lens provides a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.9 for real macro images at 600mm. Fast and precise AF speed, three VC modes, new Flex Zoom Lock, plus Arca-Swiss type removable tripod mount, fluorine coating, and Tap-In Console compatibility round out the SP 150-600mm G2.
Price: $1399 (check Tamron’s website for Instant Savings)
