09.03.10

Tamron's 60th Anniversary Model

Tamron

Announcing the development of a full size premium telephoto zoom – the Tamron Superior Performance SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) for Nikon mount. The high-resolution DSLR telephoto zoom lens has been produced for the Nikon mount, with the development of compatible mounts for Canon and Sony to follow.

While this new lens is designed for digital SLR cameras, it can be used with both full-frame sensor and AF 35mm cameras with a zoom range of 70-300mm; or with APS-C sensor cameras where the angle of view will change the zoom range equal to 109-465mm*4.

With superior optical performance, Tamron’s own USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) and VC (Vibration Compensation), the SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) provides the performance of a high-end premium telephoto zoom that is appealing to a broad spectrum of photography enthusiasts.

The SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) - utilizes an advanced optical design that features a LD (Low Dispersion) and an XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) lens element made from specialized materials that prevent chromatic aberration. As a result, the SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) boasts sharper contrast and greater descriptive performance than all others in its class.

In addition, it is the first Tamron lens sporting a USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive), Tamron’s very own ultrasonic auto-focus drive mechanism. This USD mechanism delivers fast focusing, making it a perfect telephoto zoom choice for photographing sports, racing, or other fast-moving subjects. The lens also boasts Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization to assist in hand-held photography, not only at long focal length ranges where blurring is common, but also under low-lit conditions, dramatically enhancing photographic freedom.
This combination of best in class image resolution, Ultrasonic Silent Drive and Vibration Compensation is a new achievement of Tamron technology, culminating in the production of a premium 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens.

Specifications
Model: A005
Focal length: 70 – 300mm
Maximum aperture: F/4 – 5.6
Angle of view (diagonal): 34° 21‘-8° 15’
Lens construction: 17 elements, 12 groups
Minimum focus distance (m): 1.5m (59.1in.)
Maximum magnification ratio: 1:4 (at f = 300mm: MFD 1.5m)
Filter size (mm): Ø62mm
Length (mm): 142.7mm*(5.6in.)
Diameter (mm): Ø81.5mm (3.2in.)
Weight (g): 765g*(27.0oz.)
No. of diaphragm blades: 9
Minimum aperture: F/32-45
Standard accessories: Flower Shaped Lens Hood
Compatible mounts: Canon, Nikon, Sony

www.tamron.co.uk
 

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