Tamron develops 35-150mm F2-2.8 lens for Nikon Z; mirrors Sony E-mount version.
Tamron recently announced their development of a new lens specifically designed for Nikon Z mount, called the 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD lens. This lens is being promoted as a versatile and fast zoom option that can be utilized for various purposes.
According to Tamron, it will be the first zoom lens for Nikon Z mount with a maximum aperture of F2. The 35-150mm focal length range is considered practical and appealing to many videographers. It is worth noting that Tamron already offers this lens for Sony E mount, so the 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD may sound familiar to some.
KEY FEATURES
- The world’s first F2-2.8 fast-aperture zoom lens
- Versatile zoom range provides seamless shooting from wide-angle 35mm to telephoto 150mm
- Outstanding optical performance throughout the zoom range
- Fast, quiet VXD linear motor mechanism for high-speed and high-precision autofocus
- Expanded versatility with excellent close-range shooting performance
- TAMRON Lens UtilityTM expands the possibilities of still photography and video shooting
- Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating, and Hood Locking Mechanism for greater convenience
- The lens incorporates the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism, which is claimed to provide very high-speed and high-precision autofocus for a fast-aperture lens. It also incorporates a new design with the aim of enhancing operability and ergonomics.
The 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD is planned to be launched in the northern hemisphere fall this year. While there is no current indication of pricing, the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E retails for $1,899 USD, so it is safe to assume the Nikon Z mount version will also be a similar price.
This lens is developed, manufactured, and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.
