The all new Tamron 18-200mm (B011) lens – Light, Compact and High Power zoom

We have just received some exciting news from Tamron who has announced the imminent release of its 18–200mm lens (model B011),its first high power zoom  lens designed for compact systems cameras like Sony’s NEX-series mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. 

This new innovative 18-200mm lens will be will be available in Australia February-March 2012 with an RRP of $???

The all new Tamron 18-200mm (B011) lens – Light, Compact and High Power zoom

Tamron brings 19 years of high-power zoom lens development technologies and expertise to this product which will push the boundaries of lens innovation by now offering an all rounder super zoom range. 

Tamron’s new 18-200mm lens is compact and lightweight, featuring a 62mm filter and weighing only 460g while also delivering superlative image quality. The size allows users to easily enjoy shooting across the whole range - from wide-angle to full telephoto - with just one lens.

Featuring a striking appearance befitting the NEX series design, the lens is available in silver and black.

The AF drive has a stepping motor that is optimal for the Contrast-detection AF system employed by NEX series cameras. This has also enabled improvements in AF performance when shooting video. In addition, ease of operation is enhanced with the Direct Manual Focus (DMF) function, which allows the user to make fine manual adjustments after initially focusing by AF.

The focal length coverage is 18-200mm. Converted to the coverage of the 35mm format, this is equivalent to a range of 27mm wide-angle up to 300mm full telephoto. This allows the user to take wide-angle shots of expansive landscapes and powerful telephoto images that enlarge the details of distant subjects—all with one lens. In addition, by setting the lens at the telephoto end (200mm) and moving in to the minimum focus distance of 0.5m, flower petals, jewellery and other small objects can be shot as expanded close-ups.

Equipped with Tamron’s acclaimed VC (Vibration Compensation), and thanks to its light weight and compact size, this lens allows easy handheld shooting of sharp images with no camera shake over a wide range of settings, from everyday snapshots to memorable travel scenes.