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Tamron Co., Ltd. (株式会社タムロン ,Kabushiki-gaisha Tamuron?) (TYO: 7740) a Japanese company that manufactures photographic lenses, optical components and commercial/industrial-use optics. Sony is a major shareholder in the company and the two companies have worked together on a number of Sony-brand lenses for the Sony α series of digital SLR cameras. Tamron makes lens to fit Canon DSLR Cameras, Nikon DSLR Cameras, Olympus DSLR Cameras, Pentax DSLR Cameras, and Sony DSLR Cameras. Tamron manufactures digital lenses for SLR cameras such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, Minolta, Olympus, etc. The company specializes on lens production only. These lenses are very popular among professional photographers. Updated Article Jan 22, 2011

 
DI Lenses - Di - ‘Digitally Integrated’, featuring coating optimized for digital SLRs, but still usable on 24×36mm sensors (35mm, ‘full’ or double frame)
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Meets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras as well as film camerasTamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) 17-35mm has turned into the a very versatile wide angle zoom span for SLR cameras. When mounted on a digital bodiy this focal span becomes an equivalent 25-52mm, which turns this lens into a wide through standard zoom lens. Because it's set up for for full 35mm frame size cameras, vignetting is not an issue. Most full frame design lenses are the height of their sweet spot, when mounted on DX size digital image sensors, while this Tamron lens is no exception. Typical Internet Price $449.00, Updated Review Jun 27, 2011
Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Meets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras as well as film camerasTamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF).  Light in weight, quick standard zoom featuring Tamron proprietary XR engineering The optical system engineered to enhance the distribution of power within the lens system by pioneering the use of high refractive index (XR) glass elements has resulted in the compactness while virtually counteracting for various aberrations. There are Four aspherical hybrid elements placed at essential spots to ensure high portrayed performance while playing a part in reducing the overall length. Typical Internet Price $419.00 Updated Review May 8, 2011
Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro Model A031Meets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras as well as film camerasTamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro The Tamron 28-200mm, zoom lens has plenty of the latest technology attributes, and may be used with over 200 different SLR 35mm cameras, both new and old. In addition, Tamron has launched an updated cosmetic appearance with the announcement of this 28-200mm lens, revising the focus and zoom ring patterns for improvement ease of overall handling. Typical Internet Price $270.00 Updated Review Nov 19, 2011
Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Meets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras as well as film camerasTamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Model A061. Containing high picture quality just by Virtue of the Di (Digitally Integrated) engineering: The "Di" model is accomplished by first improving upon the BBAR coatings and switching to a fresh new multi-coati process that includes all of the advantages of the original although now further diminishes the flare and ghosting created by aberrations, and additionally enhancing their already rigorous systems of quality control. Typical Internet Price $399.00  Updated Review Nov 19, 2011
Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LDMeets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras as well as film camerasTamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) The AF 28-300mm combines acquired Tamron optical technologies as a leader and pioneer of high powered zoom lenses as a way to accomplish coveted compactness even while integrating the VC device. The optical system employs several lens elements created using special optical glass substances which includes hybrid aspherical elements. Typical Internet Price $629.00 Updated Review Nov 19, 2011
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro AFMeets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras as well as film camerasTamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro AF - The Tamron 70-200mm zoom lens confines overall dimensions to the complete minimum and is jam packed with attributes that allow anxiety-free shooting: a multipurpose MFD of only 37.4" covering the whole zoom extent; and there's a best in it's class ultimate MACRO magnification ratio of 1:3.1 while at f=200mm; plus a useful internal focusing (IF) structure. This telephoto zoom lens envelops a popular focal length spread of medium telephoto 70mm to 200mm telephoto . Typical Internet Price $679.00. Updated Review May 4, 2011

Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USDMeets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras as well as film camerasTamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD for Nikon. In the mission to achieve the most outstanding image resolution within the 70-300mm class, this Tamron Anniversary lens - the AF SP 70-300mm VC Di USD uses a progressive optical mode which utilizes both Extra Low Dispersion ( XLD) and Low Dispersion (LD) lens elements made from unique materials that end chromatic aberration which results in sharper contrast and superior expressive accomplishment than the entire balance of its class  Updated Review Nov 19, 2011

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MacroMeets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras as well as film camerasTamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro - Built in motor for Nikon cameras.  The Tamron compact lightweight, high-image-quality Di type zoom telephoto lens with 1:2 macro capability that can be mounted on digital cameras. This lens uses an with an improved multi-coating optical system created to work with both film SLR and DSLR cameras. This lens favors outdoors where there's lots of light. Typical Internet Price $140.00. Updated Review Sep 19, 2011
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di 1:1 AF MacroMeets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras as well as film camerasTamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di 1:1 AF Macro Auto Focus -  The 90mm Tamron f/2.8 II macro lens flaunts it's extensive resolving power and crisp image depiction with perfectly blurred backgrounds , making it an ideal lens for portrait and close-up photography. With an emphasis on being portable, a macro lens that's lightweight and compact. The focusing ring is both smooth and wide making precise manual focusing while in macro mode easy to control. Typical Internet Price $409 Updated Review Nov 19, 2011
Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD IF Macro Meets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras as well as film camerasTamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD IF Macro for Nikon AF. Imitating the design layout of the macro Tamron SP 90mm, trusted beloved by amateur and professional photographers around the world, the AF 180mm f3.5 SP LD (IF) 1:1 Macro lens is a middle-range telephoto that delivers an extended working distance required for some macro subject matter. Typical Internet Price $739.00 Updated Review Nov 19, 2011
Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)Meets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras as well as film camerasTamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) Model A08. The 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Tamron Di is an ultra telephoto zoom allowing you to acquire far off subjects and bring them in close while at the same compressing the space between your primary subject and your background scene for professional results. Even though it encompasses a range going up to 500mm, the layout is relatively compact and lightweight. Typical Internet Price $999.00. Updated Review Nov 19, 2011
 DI II Lenses - Lenses designed for digital SLR cameras with smaller imagers
Tamron AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP Di II LD Lenses for DSLRs with APS-C sized sensors only Tamron AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP Di II LD Aspherical (IF)  The Tamron AF 10-24mm.compact and lightweight Di II lens, the first 2.4 times ultra wide-angle designed for DSLR cameras, featuring an unparalleled focal length range similar to a 16mm ultra wide-through 37mm semi-wide 35mm SLR focal length. Photographers can acquire extraordinary close-ups, shoot magnificent vistas and capture bold compositions with unique points of view, creating images not possible with typical wide-angle lenses by using this unique ultra-wide zoom lens Typical Internet Price $499.00 Updated Review Nov 19, 2011
Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Lenses for DSLRs with APS-C sized sensors only Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF). This lens was designed to exclusively use with digital cameras featuring smaller-size image sensors and features all of the advantages of Tamron Di products. This super wide zoom lens, delivers an extended focal length beginning at 17mm equivalent 35mm SLR format that is in demand by professional and advanced photographers using DSLR cameras. Typical Internet Price $549.00 Updated Review Nov 19, 2011
Tamron SP AF 17 - 50mm f/2.8 XR DI-II LD AF-DLenses for DSLRs with APS-C sized sensors only Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR DI-II LD AF-D.  Designed to be used exclusively with digital cameras containing smaller-size image sensors, the Tamron 17-50mm lens is perfect for many situations. The fast aperture of f/2.8, for instance, delivers a natural appearing out-of-focus bokeh effect for portrait images and other intimate situations. Typical Internet Price $499.00 Updated Review Nov 19, 2011
Tamron SP AF17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II* VC LDLenses for DSLRs with APS-C sized sensors only Tamron SP AF17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II* VC LD Aspherical [IF]The new Tamron SP AF 17-50mm VC encompasses the high volume 17-50mm focal range (35mm view equivalent viewing angle of 26-78mm when translated to the 35mm SLR format) giving it an enormously usable, high performance zoom range. Accomplishing striking contrast and sharpness, the lens delivers gorgeous images which are additionally augmented by a shallow field depth afforded by the big maximum f/2.8 aperture  Typical Internet Price $635.00 Updated Review Nov 19, 2011
Lenses for DSLRs with APS-C sized sensors only Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF).  A high powered zoom lens created exclusively for use on DSLR cameras featuring an APS-C image sensor Several years subsequent to its announcement, the present AF 28-300mm zoom is even now a highly valued favorite by photographers from around the globe as a symbolic model of high powered zooms.  Typical Internet Price $245.00 Updated Review Nov 20, 2011
Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Lenses for DSLRs with APS-C sized sensors only Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Model A18 - Typical 35mm film cameras almost always needed two lenses to take care of the 28-400mm length range. However the Tamron' high-powered 13.9x zoom, the world's highest powered zoom provides plenty of photographic liberty of this colossal range in just one compact lens. Typical Internet Price $329.00. Updated Review Nov 20, 2011
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD  macroLenses for DSLRs with APS-C sized sensors only Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Despite a few other imperfections from the Tammy 18-270mm lens. I haven't been able to get the lens to creep as depicted by other reviewers of this lens, but the zoom is erratic and somewhat rough. In fact, I ended up pointing the lens up when zooming in and down when zooming out again. Autofocus is really slow and hesitant indoors and a few times, it just wouldn't even focus period. Other than than that, I'd like to talk about the things I did like. Updated Review Jan 16, 2011. Typical Internet Price $529.00
Tamron 18-270mm VC APS-C Piezo Drive
Tamron 18-270mm pzd lensBig name, small lens. The smallest 15x Zoom in the world*(74.4 mm diameter x 88 mm length), Tamron's First PZD (Piezo Drive) The highly praised Tamron 18-270mm VC APS-C format DSLR ultra zoom has achieved an amazing new height of speed, compactness, and performance, by adding the enhanced of PZD (Piezo Drive), a ground-breaking ultrasonic autofocus motor starting with an advanced piezoelectric design. Updated Review 12/10/2010
Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LDLenses for DSLRs with APS-C sized sensors only Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Model A15. Tamron Di II 55-200mm Zoom. An ideal next lens to add for your DSLR camera. It's a compact and amazingly light telephoto zoom lens, and a perfect add-on to the lens that was initially delivered with your DSLR camera. It's a telephoto zoom engineered to be used on DSLR cameras only and covers an equivalent 85-310mm focal length range when a 35mm SLR format ratio is applied. Typical Internet Price $152.00. Updated Review Nov 20, 2011
 Tamron SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD (IF) MACRO

Lenses for DSLRs with APS-C sized sensors only Tamron SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD (IF) MACRO 1:1 (Model G005), Typical Internet Price $450.00

Tamron SP AF 14mm f/2.8 Aspherical IFTamron SP AF 14mm f/2.8 Aspherical IF AF. Typical Internet Price $775.00
Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6  Internet Price $45.00
Tamron AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD MacroTamron AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D. Designed for Nikon digital SLR cameras. Typical Internet Price $100.00

Tamron Auto Focus lenses for the Nikon D40 / D40X / D60  / D5000

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Tamron Relaunches Photo Lens Website

July 1, 2009 — Tamron USA, Inc. announced the re-launch of its website designed to make the navigation of its wealth of learning materials and access to product information easier for new and returning visitors.

The most popular section of the website after the top-selling product pages is Tamron’s Learning Center.

“The Learning Center has so much great information, but some pages were hard to find. We felt customers were missing out on some really important resources that would help them succeed in making the types of pictures they had in mind when they purchased a DSLR camera or new lens,” stated Stacie Errera, Chief Marketing Officer for Tamron USA. “The new design gives the website visitor a full picture right from the top page as to what types of resources Tamron offers photographers of all levels.”

The photo lens section, accessed by clicking photographic lenses at www.tamron.com, or directly at http://www.tamron.com/lenses/default-photo.asp, features an elegant flash sequence of images and roll-out information blocks for top products and promotions. Multiple navigation systems were also added to give users greater access to more information, all from one top-page location. In particular, the new navigation located directly under the Flash movie uses drop-down menus, allowing our visitors the ability to “drill” deeper into the Tamron website. Something that once took multiple click-throughs can now be accessed in just one click. Best-selling products are highlighted and links to all other lenses are found in multiple areas.

“The Tamron site features interactive tools like the ‘Lens Finder’ that helps customers easily discover what focal length lens is best for them, or the ‘Depth of Field’ tool that visually demonstrates the effects of aperture and focal length selection, easily one of the hardest concepts to grasp for novice photographers,” says Errera. “Our commitment to mentor new DSLR users and Tamron lens owners, as well as keep the creative juices flowing for seasoned pros and advanced amateurs, is evident when you surf all of the information on the Tamron site that we’ve now brought to the top for easy access.”

The new site also directs visitors to educational and inspirational blogs as well as popular social media websites like Flickr, , Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. “The social media sites are crucial for Tamron owners and prospective customers to share their experiences with Tamron products and show off their amazing images,” Errera stated.

Important links like service, contact us and many more can be accessed from the straightforward tab system on top of the main navigation bar, or at the bottom of the page.

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