The Japanese manufacturer Tamron yesterday published a press release in which we have a new target for Canon and Nikon mounts, the 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD. And say that is the lightest lens has a 15x zoom.
It is an update of the Tamron 18-270mm we already knew, but the developments are remarkable. Especially with the new autofocus system that have developed, called Piezo Drive (PZD) Ensuring that it is very fast and quiet. But something else because the goal also has image stabilization (Vibration Compensation and VC) improved.
As for the size and weight, we can state that has a diameter of 74.4 mm, 88 mm in length in its most compact position, has a filter diameter of 62 mm and its weight is 450 grams. And detail, the lens has a minimum aperture opening ranging from f/22-40.
The expected launch date for Japan is 20 December and its price will be $ 649. As already mentioned, with mounts for Canon and Nikon, but also have in development for Sony mount, which will appear later. Although no dates have been reported output in Europe, hopefully in the winter of 2011.
