NEW from Tamron - What a kick!

INTRODUCING THE PINNACLE OF ULTRA-TELEPHOTO ZOOMS WITH ADVANCED FEATURES, ENHANCED PERFORMANCE, AND IMPROVED ERGONOMICS
New generation "G2" lens boasts faster AF speed and enhanced VC

SP 150-600mm Di VC USD G2 (Model A022)
  

September 1, 2016, Commack, New York - Tamron, a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of the SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022). This second generation "G2" lens builds upon the success of the SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011), which launched in December 2013 and continues to successfully meet photographers' needs in the ultra-telephoto category. The new G2 version was developed to provide superior optical performance with today's high resolution DSLRs and to add improvements to several features including speed and accuracy of AF and VC (Vibration Compensation). Also, several new features have been added: FLEX ZOOM LOCK mechanism, Fluorine Coating and optional teleconverters. The new lens delivers outstanding performance and a luxurious, upscale appearance, including a metal lens barrel.
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TAMRON ANNOUNCES TWO TELECONVERTERS
 
New models designed exclusively for Tamron lenses
 
TELECONVERTER 1.4x (Model TC-X14)
TELECONVERTER 2.0x (Model TC-X20)

September 1, 2016, Commack, New York - Tamron, a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of two teleconverter models exclusively[1] for select Tamron lenses. These accessories make it easy to expand the versatility of the new SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) ultra-telephoto zoom lens. TELECONVERTER 1.4x (Model TC-X14) increases the focal length by a factor of 1.4x, while TELECONVERTER 2.0x (Model TC-X20) doubles the focal length. Delivery of the new teleconverters, each available in Canon and Nikon mounts, will start on September 23 in the Japanese market and soon thereafter in the U.S. market at a price of $419 for the 1.4X and $439 for the 2X. Read more...