Tamron Brings the 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens to Nikon Z-Mount
Tamron is bringing the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens that was originally announced for Sony E-mount in 2022 to Nikon Z-mount.
Brands Have No Idea How to Work With YouTubers | The PetaPixel Podcast
Last week's "Team Pixel" situation highlighted a widespread issue in the technology space that negatively impacts many reviewers and the people who watch their content.
46% of Tamron’s Sales Come From Making Lenses for Other Companies
As part of Tamron's financial reports for the second quarter of this fiscal year, the company breaks down the net sales and operating income of its "photographic products" into "own-brand" and "OEM" products, offering interesting insight into how much money Tamron makes by manufacturing lenses for other companies.
Fujifilm, Sony, and Tamron Show Growth in Photo Segments
It's a busy time for companies to release financial results, and after Ricoh's strong results earlier this week, Fujifilm, Sony, and Tamron released positive financial reports.
Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 All-in-One Full-Frame Lens Offers 10.7x Zoom
Tamron has announced the 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD (Model A074), a new all-in-one zoom lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.
Tamron Appears To Be Developing a 50-200mm f/2.8 Lens
According to patent documents filed in Japan, Tamron is working on a fast lens with a huge zoom range. The proposed 50-200mm f/2.8 would be the first of its kind, offering a massive range with no cost to light gathering capability pro-level 70-200mm lenses provide.
Tamron’s New 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens Promises Extreme Versatility
Tamron debuted a new 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom lens for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras.
Tamron’s Lens Utility Desktop Software and App Update Adds New Features
Tamron updated its Lens Utility Mobile app and Lens Utility desktop software to allow photographers to add multiple new functions to their Tamron lenses.
At This Point, I’d Happily Only Use Sigma Lenses
For a long time, third-party optics usually meant compromise somewhere, but in 2024, does that apply anymore? Is it possible for a photographer to be perfectly happy shooting with, for example, Sigma lenses and nothing else?
Tamron Brings Its Affordable, Excellent 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 Lens to Nikon Z
Tamron has announced that its popular 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) fast-aperture standard zoom lens is coming to Nikon Z system mirrorless cameras.
The Best of the Rest Cameras and Lenses in 2023
Alongside PetaPixel's recaps for major camera manufacturers, including Sony, Fujifilm, Nikon, and Canon, we also recapped the year for the L-Mount Alliance and the Micro Four Thirds mount. Now it's time to wrap up the year in review equipment recaps with a highlight of the "best of the rest" cameras and lenses released this year from the smaller, or at least less mainstream, brands.
The 10 Best-Selling Lenses of 2023 at Map Camera in Japan
Map Camera, one of the largest photography retailers in Japan, has published its list of the 10 best-selling lenses of 2023 and the results are somewhat surprising.
Tamron Lens Owners Impress in the Company’s Annual Photo Contest
Tamron Americas revealed that John Calvin and Chandler Weber won the lensmaker's Tamron User Photo/Video Contest 2023.
The PetaPixel Awards: The Best of Photography in 2023
We are proud to announce the results of the third-annual PetaPixel Awards where we give honors to a small list of the best new photography products released in the last year as voted by the PetaPixel staff.
Tamron Firmware Update Improves AF for 28-200mm and 35-150mm Zooms
Tamron has announced a new firmware update for its 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071) and 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) full-frame lenses for Sony E-mount.
Tamron Brings Popular 150-500mm Tele Zoom to Nikon Z-mount
Tamron has announced the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for the Nikon Z-mount system, including full-frame Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras.
The Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Lens for Sony E-Mount is Coming Mid-October
Last month, Tamron announced it was developing the world's first 17-50mm f/4 zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Today, the company announced when the groundbreaking lens will be available to customers and at what cost.
Upgraded Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 G2 Lens Launches Next Month
Early last month, Tamron announced that it was developing a second-generation 70-180mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount. Today, Tamron has revealed new details about the zoom lens, including its release date and price.
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Zoom Lens Arrives on Nikon Z Mount Next Month
The popular Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD full-frame zoom will be available for the Nikon Z system in less than a month.
Tamron is Making a New, ‘World’s First’ 17-50mm f/4 for Sony E-Mount
Tamron is developing a 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD (Model A068) ultra-wide to standard zoom lens for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, the world's first to offer such a zoom range on Sony cameras.
Tamron CEO Resigns Amid Investigation into His Use of Company Funds for Personal Gain
Tamron has announced that its President and CEO, Shiro Ajisaka, has resigned. Mr. Ajisaka is currently under investigation for allegedly using company funds for personal gain.
Tamron is Developing a Second-Gen 70-180mm f/2.8 for Sony E-Mount
Tamron has announced that it is developing a 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065) for Sony E-mount cameras. This second generation version of the popular optic is expected to arrive this Fall.
You Can Update Megadap’s New Sony to Nikon Z AF Adapter Through the Camera
Megadap has announced its third generation Sony E-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera autofocus adapter, the ETZ21 Pro. It retains the super-thin design but ditches the USB port and can now be updated through the attached Nikon camera instead.
Tamron is Bringing the Excellent 35-150mm f/2-2.8 to Nikon Z Mount
Tamron has announced that it is developing a Nikon Z-mount version of its 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens, a very popular optic that was came to Sony E-mount in 2021.
Superb Summer Savings: Discounts on Cameras, Lenses, and Accessories
It is practically Christmas in July with all the fantastic ongoing deals on photography gear. Photographers can save big bucks on equipment from Sony, Tamron, and Panasonic, plus there are savings available on other necessities like computers, software, and accessories.
Tamron Opens Up About 3rd-Party Lenses and the Transition to Mirrorless
While attending the CP+ 2023 show in Yokohama, Japan, back in February, I had the opportunity to meet with independent lens manufacturer Tamron. It had been a very long time since my last official contact with them, and a lot has changed over the intervening years. (The last time I attended a formal Tamron event was all the way back in 2015, when they introduced their excellent f/1.8 wide-angle primes.)
Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Review: Affordable and Adorable
How do you make the excellent Tamron 11-20 f/2.8 DI III RXD for Sony E-Mount even better? You release it for Fujifilm X-Mount as well.
Tamron’s 11-20mm f/2.8 is a New Fast, Wide-Angle Zoom for Fujifilm Cameras
The 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD lens for Fujifilm APS-C cameras that Tamron announced that it was developing last February is finally coming to market at the end of May for $829.
Tamron is Developing an 11-20mm f/2.8 Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount
Tamron is developing the 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060) for Fujifilm X-mount, which it describes as a lightweight and wide-angle zoom lens.
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Review: Telephoto For Travelers
Tamron has made a name for itself by releasing a series of unique and nontraditional zoom lenses like the 28-75mm, 17-28mm, 70-180mm, and the renewed classic (for mirrorless) 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. The new version of the lens for Nikon Z (or Sony E) brings a bit of comfort and nostalgia back to the hands of any telephoto shooter.