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Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Lens Lands on Nikon Z Mount
Tamron's 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens arrives on Nikon Z mount after four years.
In brief
Tamron's 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens arrives on Nikon Z mount after four years. Tamron's 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens, which earned a 4.5-star rating for Sony E-Mount, is now available on Nikon Z mount starting October 22. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Tamron Lens Returns to Nikon
The Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens, which earned a 4.5-star rating for Sony E-Mount, is now available for Nikon Z mount.
“The Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens earned a 4.5-star rating in tests for the Sony E-Mount variation”
New Release Date
The Nikon Z mount version of the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens arrives on October 22.
“The Nikon Z mount version of the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens will arrive on October 22”
Lens Specifications
The lens weighs 380g / 13.4 oz and fits in an 88.7 mm / 3.5-inch slot inside a camera bag.
“The lens weighs 380g / 13.4 oz, taking up an 88.7 mm / 3.5-inch slot inside a camera bag”
Weight Comparison
The lens weighs nearly twice as much as Nikon's 24-50mm f/4-6.3 but is lighter than the Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S.
“The lens weighs nearly twice as much as Nikon's tiny 24-50mm f/4-6.3”
Focal Length Range
At 20mm, the lens is wide enough for landscapes and vlogging; at 40mm, it covers portraits and snapshots.
“At 20mm, the lens is wide enough for some landscape shots as well as vlogging and selfies”
Autofocus and Close-Up Capability
The lens features a Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive autofocus motor that focuses as close as 6.7 inches / 0.17m.
“The lens can focus as close as 6.7 inches / 0.17m from the front of the lens for close-ups”
Price and Availability
The lens retails for $729 / CA$999, which is about £551 / AU$1,046, starting October 22.
“The Z Mount variation of the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD will arrive on October 22, retailing for $729 / CA$999”
The bottom line
Tamron's 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens, which earned a 4.5-star rating for Sony E-Mount, is now available on Nikon Z mount starting October 22.
