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Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) for Sony E-Mount Announced for Fall 2022

Tamron has announced the development of the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062), a compact and lightweight fast-aperture standard zoom lens for the Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. (Since Sony’s APS-C mirrorless cameras also use the same E-mount, they can also use the lens, but the focal length will be 30-60mm equivalent.)

The lens should be perfect for vlogging when used on a Sony full-frame mirrorless camera. At the wide 20mm end, it is able to include enough of the background when the camera is held at arm’s length. At 40mm, you can keep a comfortable distance from your subject without having to put the camera in their face.

Other features include a maximum F2.8 aperture that makes it a good lens for low-light shooting; a quiet, high-speed and high-precision linear motor focus mechanism; Moisture-Resistant construction and Fluorine Coating; a MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 17 cm (6.7 in) and maximum magnification ratio 1:3.8 at the wide end for wide macro photography; and a 67mm filter thread.

PRESS RELEASE

TAMRON announces category-disrupting, fast-aperture standard zoom 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062)

New lens is smallest and lightest in its class1 and opens new video opportunities

August 18, 2022, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the development of the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. However, due to the current global health crisis, the release date or product supply schedule could change.

Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062)

Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062)

PRODUCT NAME DATE OF LAUNCH
20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062)
For Sony E-mount (35mm full-frame)
Launch Planned in the Fall, 2022

1 Among the fast-aperture zoom lenses for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras (As of July, 2022. TAMRON)
2 Due to the current global health crisis, the release date or product supply schedule could change.

Overview of the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) features

The 20-40mm F2.8, TAMRON’s latest innovation, is an unparalleled new fast-aperture standard zoom lens that can be easily carried around for everyday shooting for both still images and video. Designed for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, the lens was created in aggressive pursuit of portability that is ideal for everyday use. Starting from 20mm at the ultra wide-angle end and covering up to 40mm in the standard focal range, it is the smallest and lightest in its class1. The 20-40mm F2.8 delivers beautiful images across the entire zoom range and is great for still photography and for creating vlogs and other video content. The lens incorporates TAMRON’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive), an AF drive system using the linear motor focus mechanism. The VXD boasts superior quietness and agile performance and achieves high-speed and high-precision autofocus. With an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of just 0.17m (6.7 in) and maximum magnification ratio 1:3.8 at the wide end, the lens provides exceptional close-range shooting capability, offering the added feature of wide macro photography.

Main features
  1. Fast F2.8 aperture, compact size and exceptionally versatile 20-40mm zoom range
    The 20-40mm F2.8 is TAMRON’s innovative creation of a new standard zoom lens, born from the unbridled desire to produce a compact size that can be carried around easily. It delivers a fast F2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range from 20mm to 40mm and achieves a class-leading compact and lightweight design at just 86.5mm (3.4 in) and 365g (12.9 oz). At the longest zoom end, the lens offers a standard focal range of 40mm, handy for everyday shooting of snaps, portraits, and food photos. Meanwhile at the wide end, the ultra-wide 20mm focal length lets users enjoy a broad range of photography including stunning and powerful natural landscapes that make use of the unique ultra wide-angle perspective, something that cannot be expressed as readily with a fast-aperture standard zoom lens that starts at 24mm.
  2. Fabulous family videos, vlogs, and other online content
    The compact and lightweight 20-40mm F2.8 offers excellent handling that is well balanced even when accessories like camera grips or gimbal stabilizers are attached. With this single lens, you won’t miss a shot, from street videography to vast landscapes during travel and selfies that include wide backgrounds.
  3. High image quality in a compact, lightweight body
  4. TAMRON’s VXD linear motor for high-level AF speed and precision
  5. Wide macro shooting: MOD of 0.17m (6.7 in) and maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.8 at the wide end
  6. Rapid zooming (Zoom ring rotation arc is just 65˚)
  7. TAMRON Lens Utility™ software for Focus Ring Function Setting and firmware updates
  8. New design with improved texture and scratch resistance
  9. 67mm filter size, same as most other TAMRON lenses for mirrorless cameras
  10. User-friendly features (Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating)
  11. Compatible with many camera-specific features and functions, including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF

* Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc., are subject to change without prior notice.