Tamron has just announced two new prime lens today, the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens (B&H Photo Video, Adorama) and Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens (B&H Photo Video, Adorama), available for Canon EF mount, Nikon F mount, and Sony A mount (No VC). The price for both lens are $599.00 in US, will be shipping in late September, 2015.
Pre-order Links:
- Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens – $599.00 – at B&H Photo Video
- Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens -$599.00 – at B&H Photo Video
Reviews & Sample Images:
Product features:
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
- One LD, One XLD, Two Aspherical Elements
- eBAND and BBAR Coatings
- Fluorine Coating on Front Element
- USD AF Motor, Full-Time Manual Focus
- VC Image Stabilization (Sony A-mount has no VC)
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Includes SILKYPIX Developer Studio
Specs:
| SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD | SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD | |
| Lens Mount | Full-Frame: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A | Full-Frame: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A |
| Focal Length (35mm Equivalent on APS-C) | 35mm (Nikon/Sony: 52.5mm; Canon:56mm) | 45mm (Nikon/Sony: 67.5mm; Canon:72mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Angle of View | 63° 26′ | 51° 21′ |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 7.9″ / 20 cm | 11.4″ / 29 cm |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio | 1:2.5 | 1:3.4 |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Canon and Nikon Mounts Only | Canon and Nikon Mounts Only |
| Lens Construction | 10 elements / 9 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, circular | 9, circular |
| Filter Thread | 67mm | 67mm |
| Dimensions (D x L) | Canon: 3.2 x 3.2″ / 80.4 x 81.3mm Nikon: 3.2 x 3.1″ / 80.4 x 78.7mm |
Canon: 3.2 x 3.6″ / 80.4 x 91.4mm Nikon: 3.2 x 3.5″ / 80.4 x 89.0mm |
| Weight | Canon: 16.9 oz / 479 g Nikon: 15.9 oz / 451 g |
Canon: 19 oz / 539 g Nikon: 18.3 oz / 519 g |