Tamron New Benchmark for Full-Frame Ultra-Wide Angle 12-20mm f/2.8 Officially Announced
- B&H now offers the new Tamron full-frame ultra-wide-angle benchmark | 12-20mm f/2.8 officially announced, now $1,699.00.
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Editor's Pick: Tamron has officially launched its full-frame ultra-wide-angle mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount. This lens significantly optimizes size and weight while maintaining professional performance, making it a lightweight top choice for landscape and astrophotographers.
| Key Specs Overview | Details |
| Focal Length Range | 12-20mm expansive field of view |
| Constant Aperture | f/2.8 large aperture |
| Weight | Approx. 573g (20.2 oz) |
| Lens Length | Approx. 11.9cm (4.7 inches) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Approx. 18cm (7.1 inches) |
Ultra-Wide Zoom, Unleash a Stunning Perspective
The 12-20mm full-frame ultra-wide-angle zoom covers landscapes, architecture, interiors, and astrophotography, with a wide field of view that adds dramatic impact to your shots. Excellent edge sharpness across the entire zoom range ensures crisp, detailed images from center to edge.
Constant f/2.8 Large Aperture
The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture handles low-light shooting and depth of field control, maintaining stable exposure even while zooming. Whether capturing photos or videos, you get a more consistent creative experience.
VXD High-Speed Linear Motor
Equipped with a VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear focus motor, autofocus is fast, quiet, and precise, easily handling high-speed action and video recording with smooth, natural focusing.
Flagship Optical System
Featuring a 17-element, 12-group optical design, it effectively suppresses distortion, chromatic aberration, and sagittal coma flare, enhancing resolution and edge quality. The 12-blade circular aperture also creates soft, natural bokeh and delivers sharp, beautiful starburst effects.
Minimum Focus Distance of Just 18cm
At the 12mm wide-angle end, the minimum focus distance is only about 18cm (7.1 inches), allowing easy close-up shots while retaining a broad background for a visually striking perspective.
New Flagship Exterior Design
As Tamron's first lens with the Toned Profile Next design language, it offers an ergonomic grip, a refined and durable exterior, and an enhanced professional control layout. Professional Controls at Your Fingertips
The lens body features an AF/MF switch, focus function button, mechanical zoom lock, aperture click switch, and other professional controls, and supports connection via USB-C to the Tamron Lens Utility software for customizing lens functions to suit different shooting needs.
Lightweight and Portable, Create Anywhere
The lens length is only about 4.8 inches (approx. 122mm), and it weighs just 1.3 lbs (approx. 590g), about the same as a bottle of water, balancing high performance with portability for easier handheld shooting over long periods.
