Just announced: New Tamron 18-300mm lens for Sony E and Fuji X

This is big news for the Fuji folk. Tamron finally made an X-mount lens for them!

TAMRON Announces Development of its First Lens for FUJIFILM X-Mount

Also Available in Sony E-mount

The world’s first1 16.6x all-in-one zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras

July 21, 2021, Commack, NY – Tamron Co., Ltd. announces the development of its first lens for FUJIFILM X-mount and Sony E-mount cameras simultaneously. The lenses are expected to be available in the Fall 2021.

Since the launch of the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras in 2018, TAMRON has continually expanded its line of lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras. The popularity and wide adoption of these lenses prompted many user requests for the manufacture of the lens for other camera brands.

As a specialist in the all-in-one zoom lens category, TAMRON recognized the potential to develop the first all-in-one zoom lens for the FUJIFILM X-mount. The 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A2 VC VXD (Model B061) is the world’s first all-in-one zoom lens for Sony and FUJIFILM APS-C mirrorless cameras featuring a 16.6x zoom ratio. To provide the pleasure of photography to more people around the world, TAMRON will continue to develop unique products and expand the number of lenses compatible with more camera brands.

[1] Among interchangeable zoom lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras (As of June 2021: TAMRON)

[2] Di III-A: For APS-C format mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras

Overview of the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) features

The 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 covers a wide zoom range from approximately 27mm to 450mm (full-frame equivalent focal length). The first APS-C mirrorless camera zoom lens in the world with a 16.6x zoom ratio, the lens delivers the benefits of a versatile all-in-one zoom lens ideal for a broad array of photographic possibilities. Its AF drive system uses TAMRON’s linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) for superior quietness and agile performance; and the lens includes special lens elements arranged precisely to maintain high resolution performance from edge-to-edge and provide high image quality that is among the best of all all-in-one zoom lenses.

With an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 5.9” at the wide end and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2, this lens performs astonishingly well in its category when shooting up close. It is equipped with TAMRON’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism that supports stable photography even at ultra-telephoto focal lengths. And it features a unified Ø67mm filter size, the same as most other TAMRON lenses for mirrorless cameras.

Main features

  1. The world’s first 16.6x all-in-one zoom.
  2. Extremely fast and precise autofocus—the highest-level in its class—with TAMRON’s VXD linear motor focus mechanism.
  3. MOD: 5.9“ / maximum magnification ratio: 1:2 at 18mm wide end.
  4. The best image quality in its class.
  5. Outstanding VC.
  6. Comfortably compact.
  7. User-friendly features (Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating, Zoom Lock switch)

* Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.

There are no plans for teleconverters for Nikon “Z MC 105mm F2.8” and “Z MC 50mm F2.8”

The Chinese website Xitek had a chat with Nikon managers. Here is the google translated text:

  • Is it an improvement from AF-S 105mm?
    It is a completely new design to meet the expectations of users.
  • What is the secret to making it smaller and lighter?
    The material of the lens body has been changed, and it has been realized with an aluminum alloy mount and a newly developed stepping motor. Despite its weight reduction, it ensures strength, durability, and optical performance.
  • Some people used teleconverters for F-mounts, but is there a dedicated teleconverter?
    So far, there is no such plan. It was not compatible with teleconverters in order to achieve optical performance, AF performance, and weight reduction.
  • Speaking of lenses, we emphasize the opening performance of the maximum aperture, but do you think that the resolution when the lens is stopped down is also important for macro lenses?
    The two lenses announced this time are excellent not only in optical performance with the aperture open, but also in suppressing aberrations when the aperture is stopped down. Even if you use a small aperture like the F11, the difference from the current model is obvious.
  • Is it compatible with ES-2?
    50mm F2.8 is supported, but 105mm is not.
  • What are the main design differences between 50mm F2.8 and 50mm F1.8?
    Although it is compact and lightweight, it maintains high resolution from infinity to 1x and low optical performance with little aberration. It is suitable for close-ups of subjects that are prone to bleeding, such as jewelry and watches.
  • Regarding the disappearance of the F-mount ring,
    S-Line does not adopt the ring design. Newly adopted S-Line logo and dark silver ring. I intend to make use of this design in the future, but the super-telephoto lens may change in the future.
  • Is the “S” logo changed?
    The design has been redesigned. Adjusted the size ratio to better convey the impression of S-Line. We want to realize a more luxurious design.
  • What is the effect of the combination of 105mm in-lens image stabilization and in-body image stabilization?
    There is no change in the performance value of image stabilization, but the correction effect improves in conjunction with the 5-axis in-body image stabilization.
  • Does the effect of image stabilization change depending on the shooting distance?
    The correction effect becomes smaller as the shooting distance becomes shorter.
  • Dust-proof and drip-proof
    105mm has a high dust-proof and drip-proof property by sealing the moving parts. 50mm is designed to prevent water droplets and dust from entering the main body.
  • Why is there no lens with the same magnification or larger?
    The magnification is set to the same size in consideration of the balance between optical performance, AF performance, and weight reduction.

via Asobinet

Yongnuo announced a new Android powered MFT camera

Yongnuo has showcased their new MFT camera YN455 in Shanghai. It runs Android 10 and comes in two kit versions – 25mm 1.7 and 42.5mm 1.7. Here are the specs:

New MFT sensor, 20 million pixels
Snapdragon SoC
, CPU 8 cores 2.2GHz
, 6GB RAM
, 64GB storage
, up to 256GB memory card compatible (Micro SD)
, 2/3 / 4G network compatible (Nano-SIM)
, 8 million pixel front camera
5.0-inch tilt touch monitor
4K 30p
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm microphone jack
Dual USB-C port
(maximum 1080p output on the side, OTG compatible on the bottom)
2.4 / 5GHz Wi-Fi compatible
Bluetooth 5.0 compatible
GPS installed
Equipped with LED light
Size: 162 x 85 x 56 mm
Weight: 670g
4400mAh battery
, 18W PD / QC3 fast charging compatible
, removable
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 55 ℃
Price
・ Body: 3888 yuan (about 66,000 yen in Japanese yen)
・ 25mm F1.7 kit: 4487 yuan
・ 42.5mm F1.7 kit: 4686 yuan

Note that the camera also comes with a fixed 8Mp front camera, so that the camera can be used without any lens attached as well.

It supports 4G nano sim card for connectivity and live streaming in 4K. Android editing apps are supported directly on camera.

via Dpreview via Asobinet