Tamron’s 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD and 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD selected for inclusion in the annual showcase
August 2, 2021, Commack, NY – Tamron is honored to announce the inclusion of two of its latest lenses in the prestigious Professional Photographer magazine’s 2021 Hot Ones Buyer’s Guide. The Hot Ones Buyer’s Guide will be available in the August print edition of Professional Photographer magazine with a selection of products, and the full list of products featured in this year’s Buyer’s Guide can be viewed at https://www.ppa.com/hot-ones-2021.
It’s a huge honor to be chosen for the Hot Ones Buyer’s Guide, which showcases products for professional photographers that are innovative, exciting, and inspiring. Featured products range from high-end specialty gear to economical tools of the trade as well as items designed to make a great impression on photographers’ clients. This year marks the 23rd edition of Professional Photographer magazine’s Hot Ones.
About the Honored Lenses
The Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (model B070) is Tamron’s first high-speed zoom lens for mirrorless cameras with APS-C size sensors. It features a maximum aperture of F2.8 across the entire 4.1x zoom ratio covering a focal length of 17-70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm) ideal for everyday use, and superb optical performance. It is a small, lightweight lens that is also equipped with Tamron’s VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism to minimize camera shake. The 17-70mm F2.8 features Tamron’s proprietary VC mechanism that leverages AI technology when shooting video. The optical construction maintains high-resolution performance from edge to edge. The 17-70mm F2.8 zoom focuses to 7.5” MOD, far superior to that of conventional high-speed zoom lenses for APS-C cameras. In addition, the 15.4” MOD at the 70mm telephoto end ensures good close-range shooting performance allowing photographers to enjoy compelling close-up shots. The lens features Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating and a Ø67mm filter size – the same as most Tamron lenses for mirrorless cameras. The 17-70mm F2.8 zoom measures a scant 4.7” in length and 74.6mm in maximum diameter and weighs only 18.5 oz.
The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (model A057) is Tamron’s first 500mm ultra-telephoto zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras and when used on APS-C mirrorless format cameras, the zoom range is an approximate 225-750mm full-frame equivalent. Even when extended to the 500mm telephoto end, the lens is still compact enough for comfortable handheld shooting. This zoom lets users enjoy casual shooting with steady performance and high image quality in the ultra-telephoto realm where conventional wisdom once dictated a tripod. To support handheld shooting in the ultra-telephoto range, the 150-500mm is equipped with VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive), a linear motor focus mechanism that delivers excellent quietness and agile performance, and Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism with 3 Modes for high-level image stabilization. At the 150mm end, the lens offers an MOD of 23.6” for powerful and dramatic close-ups. The lens features Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating and a Ø82mm filter size.
About Professional Photographer magazine
The official magazine of Professional Photographers of America, Professional Photographer helps readers advance their businesses and careers through editorial content that addresses the artistic, technological, and business aspects of their work. For more than 100 years, pros have relied on Professional Photographer to deliver the education and inspiration they need to be successful: practical lessons and of-the-moment images that define an industry. No other magazine offers a more authoritative presentation of the people, trends, products, and images that define the professional photography landscape.
About TAMRON
TAMRON provides a wide range of original optical products, from interchangeable lenses for digital cameras to various optical devices for both the general consumer and OEM. We make 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 Digital SLR and Mirrorless cameras, 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.
