Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Firmware Version 2 Released

Tamron has officially released a new firmware version 2 for Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens.

This update improves the following issues which may rarely occur with certain settings.

The US price of the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE lens for Sony E-mount is $899. The lens is listed at AmazonBHphoto and AdoramaCheck out the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Firmware Version 2 details and download links.  Continue reading “Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Firmware Version 2 Released”

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Price is $899

The US price of the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE lens for Sony E-mount is $899 and now available for pre-order.

The 17-28 is marketed as the ideal companion to Tamron’s excellent 28-75mm lens, adding a useful wideangle range. The 17-28 is 9cm (3.9″) long and weighs in at 420g (14.8oz.).  The lens is sealed against dust and moisture.

The lens is listed at AmazonBHphoto and Adorama. The Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD will start shipping in late July. Continue reading “Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Price is $899”

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Price Will be $899

The US price of the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE lens is expected to be around $899 – $999.

From the first reviews, the lens has superb optical quality, as is the FE 28-75mm f/2.8. It will have a competitive price around $899 much lower than Sony lenses.

The lens is listed with no pricing at BHphoto and Adorama. Pre-orders will start on June 27th. Continue reading “Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Price Will be $899”

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Test Results : Sharp with Fast AF

Fotomagazini published a review and test results of the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE lens. The lens is expected to arrive this summer and the first test results are impressive. Here is what they thought:

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Tamron Interview About Mirrorless Lenses for Canon RF & Nikon Z Mount

In an interview with Tamron executives at CP+ 2019 by French website Phototrend, Tamron said that they are still studying on whether they will release Canon RF mount and Nikon Z mount full frame mirrorless lenses. The company is also working for a new telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full frame mirrorless cameras.

  • The new announced Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens has superb optical quality, as is the FE 28-75mm f/2.8. It will have a competitive price, much lower than Sony lenses.
  • We are still studying on releasing Canon RF mount & Nikon Z mount mirrorless lenses, when time is ready, we are happy to develop these lenses.
  • About new announced Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens: Our goal with this lens is to be the number 1 of 35mm f / 1.4 in terms of quality.
  • Tamron FE telephoto zoom lens for Sony full frame mirrorless cameras will also coming, and also some FE prime lenses.

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Development of Tamron FE 17-28mm f/2.8, SP 35mm f/1.4, 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Lenses Announced

Tamron officially announces the development of three new full-frame lenses; two for Canon & Nikon full-frame DSLRs and one for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras.

The new Tamron lenses will be the SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD and 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD for Canon and Nikon DSLRs, as well as an ultra-wide 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD for Sony E-mount cameras.

Tamron will display these new lenses at CP+ 2019, the World Premiere show for camera and photo imaging, beginning February 28 through March 3, 2019 at Pacifico Yokohama and at the Wedding and Portrait Professionals International (WPPI), February 27 through March 3, 2019 in Las Vegas.

Tamron officially announced :

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