Canon and Nikon mounts will receive a new zoom lens capable of 16.6x magnification, seamlessly transitioning from wide-angle to telephoto shots without the need for lens swapping.
Tamron Expands 18-300mm Lens Offering to Canon RF and Nikon Z Mounts
Tamron has announced the availability of its popular 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD lens for Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts, extending its reach beyond the Sony E-mount version.
The key differences between the new Canon RF and Nikon Z versions and the previous Sony E-mount versions primarily involve the updated mount compatibility and autofocus improvements tailored to each platform. While no explicit mention is made of firmware updates, these lenses likely have firmware optimized for the respective autofocus systems and features of the Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts.
Physically and optically, the lens specifications remain the same across mounts. The lens offers 16.6x zoom versatility, capturing wide angles to telephotos without the need for lens swaps. It has a maximum 1:2 magnification ratio at 18mm, which is half macro. The lens is constructed from 19 elements in 15 groups and has a seven-blade circular aperture. It uses a linear autofocus motor designed for speed and minimal noise.
The Canon RF mount variant of the lens weighs around 22oz / 625g and features an AF/MF switch and a stabilization on and off switch. The Nikon Z variant weighs around 22.4oz / 635g. Both versions take up about a five-inch slot in a camera bag and accept 67mm filters at the front.
The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is a highly-rated travel zoom lens, retailing for $629 / £529 / AU$1,149. The Nikon Z Mount variant will be available from August 28, and the Canon RF Mount variant will be available from September 26.
For those interested in exploring more options, DCW recommends checking out its favourite Nikon lenses, best Canon RF lenses, and the latest Lenses News. It's worth noting that the lens is now available for Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts, but its compatibility with other camera brands remains unclear. The lens can be updated with new firmware when released.
- The Tamron 18-300mm lens, a popular choice among photographers, has been expanded to work with Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts.
- These mirrorless camera mounts are the latest addition to the lens's compatibility, joining the previously available Sony E-mount version.
- The autofocus improvements in the Canon RF and Nikon Z versions are tailored to each platform, although no explicit mention of firmware updates has been made.
- The lens offers a 16.6x zoom versatility, making it suitable for various photography styles, including landscape, portrait, and macro, without the need for lens swaps.
- It has a maximum 1:2 magnification ratio at 18mm, which is half macro, and features a seven-blade circular aperture.
- The lens is a gadget that travel photographers might find helpful, given its compact size and ability to capture detailed videos and high-quality images.
- The lens, priced at $629 / £529 / AU$1,149, will be available for Nikon Z mount users from August 28, and Canon RF mount users from September 26.
- With this expansion, the Tamron 18-300mm lens greatly enhances the collection of macro, zoom, and travel photography gadgets in technology and infant new generations of photographers and videographers.
