Unveiled: Two New Lenses from Tamron

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By Joshua Kleiner

Published: Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 4:04pm

Tamron recently announced two additions to their lineup of zoom lenses: the APS-C-dedicated 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro and the full-frame compatible 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD. The focal-length range of each lens covers wide-angle to telephoto perspectives, making both ideally suited to everyday shooting scenarios. The 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 lens has macro capability and can focus as close as 15” with a 1:2.9 magnification ratio. In addition to a three-axis image stabilization mechanism and Piezo Drive (PZD) ultrasonic autofocus system, these all-in-one lenses have an advanced optical system optimized to produce high-quality imagery for a wide range of shooting tasks.

To further enhance image quality throughout the zoom range, Tamron equipped both pieces with their Broad-Band Anti-Reflection (BBAR) coating and an advanced optical design. Four low-dispersion glass elements, three aspherical elements, one hybrid aspherical element, and other refractive index-matched elements minimize chromatic aberration and enhance brightness, sharpness, and clarity. Both lenses are available with Canon EF, Nikon F, or Sony A lens mounts.

	28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD	16- 300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO
Compatible Format	APS-C or full-frame	APS-C
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent on APS-C)	28-300mm (approx. 42-450mm)	16-300mm (approx. 24-450mm)
Maximum Aperture	f/3.5-6.3	f/3.5-6.3
Minimum Aperture	f/22-40	f/22-40
Angle of View	75°23’ – 8°15’ (full-frame); 52°58’ – 5°20’ (APS-C)	82°12’ - 5°20’
Lens Construction	19 elements in 15 groups	16 elements in 12 groups
Minimum Focus Distance	1.6' / 49cm	1.3' / 39cm
Maximum Magnification Ratio	1:3.5 (at 300mm focal length)	1:2.9 (at 30mm focal length)
Filter Size	67mm	67mm
Number of Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Lens Mount	Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A	Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A
Dimensions	2.9 x 3.8" / 74.4 x 96mm	3 x 3.9" / 75 x 99.5mm
Weight	1.2 lb / 540 g	1.2 lb / 540 g