Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD lens

Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD for Nikon Z: 380g, and $729 on October 22

Official product photo of the Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD for Nikon Z
Official product photo of the Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) for Nikon Z. Image: Tamron

Tamron is bringing the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) to Nikon Z. Tamron says the full-frame zoom goes on sale October 22, 2026. The company’s own release does not list a US price. DPReview reports $729, which is $30 more than the $699 Sony E version announced in 2022. The Z mount is made under license from Nikon. You can now pre-order at B&H Photo Video.

The range is the reason to look at it. A constant F2.8 from a real 20mm to 40mm covers landscapes and everyday frames without stretching into a 24-70. On a Nikon DX body that is about 30-60mm equivalent. There is no vibration compensation. The small barrel is the compensation.

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Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD Lens Announced, Priced $699, Available for Pre-Order

Tamron has just officially announced the new Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens. This compact and portable lens is well-suited for everything from landscapes and cityscapes to street scenes and portraits. An excellent travel companion, this full-frame lens delivers beautiful images across the entire zoom range and is a great choice for still photography, vlogs, and other video content.

This new lens costs $699, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama. It will start shipping from October 27th, 2022. Continue reading “Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD Lens Announced, Priced $699, Available for Pre-Order”