October 30, 2020, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces that its all-in-one zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, the 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071) has won the prestigious Grand Gold Prize in the Interchangeable Lens / Mirrorless Category, an award of the highest rank, at the Digital Camera Grand-Prix 2021. Gold Prize was also awarded to Tamron’s 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056).
Grand Gold Prize
<Interchangeable Lens / Mirrorless Category>
28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071)
Gold Prize
<Third party / Mirrorless Category>
70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056)
About the award-winning products
■ Grand Gold Prize (Interchangeable Lens / Mirrorless Category)：28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071)
First all-in-one zoom starting at F2.8
The lens has a large maximum aperture of F2.8 at 28mm wide end, which represents a world’s first1 for all-in-one zoom lenses, and delivers high-level performance across the entire zoom range, from the 28mm wide-angle end to 200mm telephoto. Despite covering a wide range of focal lengths, the lens is light weight and compact, with a length of 117mm (4.6 in) and a weight of 575g (20.3 oz). Tamron has also taken an uncompromising approach to optical performance, making liberal use of special lens elements—including LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) —to greatly suppress chromatic aberrations, and making it possible to achieve high image quality from edge to edge. With an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide end and 0.8m (31.5 in) at the telephoto end, the lens also offers high-level close-up shooting performance. When it comes to all-in-one zooms, the innovative 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 is in a class by itself and vividly captures virtually all possible scenes, from landscape photography to portrait photos and snapshots.
1 Among currently available all-in-one zoom lenses for interchangeable lens cameras (zoom ratio of 7x or higher) (As of May 2020: Tamron)
■ Gold Prize (Third party / Mirrorless Category): 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056)
Lighter, smaller, faster – for telephoto freedom
The greatest feature is its outstanding performance even while attaining a fast F2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range and offering the world’s lightest2 and most compact package with a filter diameter of 67mm, maximum diameter of 81mm, 149mm (5.9 in) length (at the 70mm setting) and a weight of 810g (28.6 oz). Thanks to the generous use of special lens elements, the 70-180mm F2.8 achieves excellent image quality, and with the short MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.85m (33.5 in), it also broadens the possibilities for photographic expression. For enhanced AF drive efficiency, Tamron has newly developed the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive), a linear motor focus mechanism that delivers excellent quietness and agile performance, thereby producing the highest level of autofocusing speed and precision in Tamron’s history. This remarkable 70-180mm F2.8 is the third member of Tamron’s exciting trio of fast F2.8 zoom lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
2 Among interchangeable F2.8 AF telephoto zoom lenses (As of March 2020: Tamron)
About the Digital Camera Grand-Prix
The Digital Camera Grand-Prix is a consumer-oriented awards ceremony for all manner of digital imaging-related solutions. Winners are selected by a panel of photographers, critics and distribution-related professionals with a view to choosing optimal products with which users can also enjoy photographers and photography, and not merely the taking of photographs. Full details of results and award-winning products are distributed at retail outlets, etc. in the form of a free magazine entitled Digital Camera Grand-Prix Award-winning Product Shopping Guide.
About the Grand Gold Prize
The Grand Gold Prize is awarded to the products rated as the most excellent, taking into consideration all aspects such as product performance, function, design, cost performance, marketing creativity, and feasibility in each department.
Tamron Lenses that have received Grand Gold Prize at the Digital Camera Grand-Prix
The receipt of this prestigious Grand Gold Prize this year marks the tenth time that a Tamron lens has won the Grand Gold Prize award at the Digital Camera Grand-Prix.
| Year Awarded | Product Name | Name of Award |
| 2011 | 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD (Model B008) | Digital Camera Grand-Prix 2011 Summer
Grand Gold Prize (Interchangeable Lens category) |
| 2012 | 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC (Model B011) | Digital Camera Grand-Prix 2012 Summer
Grand Gold Prize (Interchangeable Lens category) |
| 2013 | SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A007) | Digital Camera Grand-Prix 2013 Summer
Grand Gold Prize (Interchangeable Lens category) |
| 2016 | SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F016) | Digital Camera Grand-Prix 2016 Summer
Grand Gold Prize (Interchangeable Lens / SLR category) |
| 2017 | SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A025) | Digital Camera Grand-Prix 2017 Summer
Grand Gold Prize (Interchangeable Lens / SLR category) |
| 2018 | 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) | Digital Camera Grand-Prix 2018
Grand Gold Prize (Interchangeable Lens/ DSLR category) |
| 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035) | Digital Camera Grand-Prix 2018 Summer
Grand Gold Prize (Interchangeable Lens / DLSR category) |
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| 2019 | 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036) | Digital Camera Grand-Prix 2019
Grand Gold Prize (Interchangeable Lens / Mirrorless Category) |
| 2020 | SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD (Model F045) | Digital Camera Grand-Prix 2020
Grand Gold Prize (Interchangeable Lens / DSLR category) |
| 2021 | 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071) | Digital Camera Grand-Prix 2021
Grand Gold Prize (Interchangeable Lens / Mirrorless Category) |
About Tamron Co., Ltd.
“New Eyes for Industry” is Tamron’s philosophy. This creed is consistent with the company’s position as a manufacturer of a wide range of original optical products, from interchangeable lenses for digital cameras to various optical devices for both the general consumer and OEM. Tamron makes optical products that contribute to a range of different industries and will continue to devote its rich creativity and leading-edge technical prowess to various industrial fields. Furthermore, Tamron is fully aware of its responsibility to the environment and aspires to help preserve the natural environment in all its business activities.
Optical Product Line-up:
Interchangeable lenses for 35mm / Digital SLR camera, Interchangeable lenses for Non-Reflex type camera, Camcorder lenses, Digital still camera lenses, Drone lenses, Optical device units, Surveillance camera lenses, FA and Machine vision lenses, Automotive camera lenses, Camera module, Test plates, etc.
