Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Tamron Releasing New SP 70-300mm Di VC USD Lens For Nikon

The new Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) high-resolution DSLR telephoto zoom lens will be available for the Nikon mount on August 26, 2010, with the launch of mounts for Canon and Sony to follow soon after.

Some of the features:

• New optical system optimized for digital cameras achieves top resolution in the 70-300mm class with specialized glass elements including an XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) lens

• Fast focusing USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive), the ultrasonic autofocus drive

• The lens is equipped with Tamron’s first-ever ultrasonic auto-focus drive USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive). It achieves faster focusing making this telephoto lens perfect for photography of sports, motor racing, and other fast-moving subjects. With advanced motor technology and newly developed software, Tamron's USD delivers precise and noiseless focusing at turbo speed.

• Equipped with Tamron’s VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization

Specifications:

Model: A005

Focal length: 70 – 300mm

Maximum aperture: F/4 – 5.6

Angle of view (diagonal): 34° 21'-8° 15’

Lens construction: 17 elements, 12 groups

Minimum focus distance: 59.1"

Maximum magnification ratio: 1:4 (at f = 300mm: MFD 1.5m)

Filter size (mm): Ø62mm

Length : 5.6"

Diameter: Ø3.2"

Weight : 27.0 oz.

No. of diaphragm blades: 9

Minimum aperture: F/32-45

Standard accessories: Flower Shaped Lens Hood

Compatible mounts: Nikon. Canon & Sony Soon

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