Now we have confirmation that the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 lens is coming out soon. The development announcement was made by Tamron Japan, and the lens will officially arrive at the end of August 2023 or early September 2023.
The lens is said to be Nikon’s first Z-mount zoom lens that features an F2 aperture, and of course, it’s coming from third-party lens maker Tamron.
Undoubtedly, wedding photographers who use Nikon Z-mount system cameras will buy this lens without a doubt since it’s a perfect combination of price and features. Although we do have a 28-70mm f2.0 lens in Canon’s RF mount, unfortunately, the price is too high when compared to third-party rebranded lenses like we have in the Z-mount. That’s why it’s also very important for Canon to reconsider their decision about locking their mount since we are not able to enjoy affordable high-quality third-party lenses released under the RF mount.
Nikon 35-150mm F2-2.8 Development Announcement
Tamron announces the development of 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) for “Nikon Z mount system.” World’s first* mirrorless zoom lens with maximum wide-open aperture of F2
July 25, 2023, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the development of the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058), a fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens for Nikon Z mount cameras.
| PRODUCT NAME | 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058）For Nikon Z mount (35mm full-frame) |
| DATE OF LAUNCH | Launch Planned in the Fall, 20231 |
* Among the zoom lenses for Nikon Z mount cameras (As of June 2023: TAMRON)
1 The lens for Sony E-mount previously launched October 28, 2021.
Product Overview
The 35-150mm F2-2.8 covers wide-angle through telephoto and is ideal for both travel and portrait photography. It is the first* zoom lens for Nikon Z mount cameras to have a maximum wide-open aperture of F2. With this focal range, you can enjoy shooting magnificent views and large buildings at 35mm and dynamic close-up shots at 150mm. With high-level performance under a wide variety of shooting conditions, this fast lens is ideal for trips aimed at creating photographic works. In addition, by incorporating the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism, the lens features a very high-speed and high-precision autofocus for a fast-aperture lens. It also incorporates a new design in the pursuit of enhanced operability and ergonomic convenience.
Incorporating the most frequently used focal lengths from wide-angle and standard to medium telephoto and telephoto all within this single lens enables seamless shooting without the need to swap lenses, which is beneficial especially when shooting portraits where a sense of rhythm is particularly important. This helps the user capture outstanding shots without missing the fleeting expressions of the model.
Product 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
3. Outstanding optical performance throughout the zoom range
4. Fast, quiet VXD linear motor mechanism for high-speed and high-precision autofocus
5. Expanded versatility with excellent close-range shooting performance
6. TAMRON Lens UtilityTMexpands the possibilities of still photography and video shooting
7. Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating, and Hood Locking Mechanism for greater convenience
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
This product is developed, manufactured and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.
