First announced in September 2014, Tamron’s 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC lens is now available for pre-order for Canon, Nikon, and Sony A mount cameras. As part of Tamron’s Super Performance (SP) lens series, the 15-30mm is the first zoom to combine such a wide range of coverage, a fast f/2.8 aperture, and image stabilization.
Weighing in at almost 2.5 pounds, this lens is not light, but it is solidly built. This Tamron lens has an 18-element 13-group optical design, a combination that effectively controls distortion and chromatic aberrations typically produced by wide-angle lenses. Thanks to its large f/2.8 aperture, this lens lets you soften the foreground or background to dramatically emphasize the subject. Because the large diameter and convex profile prevents the use of a filter, the front element of this lens features a fluorine coating that repels water and dirt that makes it much easier to remove smudges. The quiet high-torque USD motor ensures autofocusing with precision and Vibration Compensation (VC) enables this lens to capture sharp images even when shooting handheld under low light conditions. Other specifications include an 11-inch minimum focusing distance, an f/22 minimum aperture, and an integrated flower-shaped hood.
This lens is perfect for photographers who:
- Need an ultra-wide angle full-frame zoom lens that offers a fast f/2.8 aperture for low/natural light shooting.
- Need the sharpness and low-light shooting potential afforded by Tamron’s VC image stabilization.
- Demand optical performance and handling characteristics designed to meet the needs of professional and experienced non-professional photographers.
Committed to complete customer satisfaction, Tamron offers a 6-Year Limited Warranty and a 3-business day repair service turnaround for photographic lenses. Lenses under warranty are repaired and shipped back to the customer within three business days.
The new Tamron ultra wide-angle lens is available for pre-order and retails for $1199.
