A new fast-aperture standard zoom from Tamron

Tamron announces the new 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD fast-aperture standard zoom for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. It is the smallest and lightest lens in its class and opens new video opportunities.

This new lens can be easily carried around for shooting 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. The lens delivers a fast F/2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range and achieves a class-leading compact and lightweight design at just 86.5mm and 365g.

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.

The lens incorporates Tamron’s renowned VXD linear motor focus mechanism, which enables quiet, fast and high-precision autofocus. With a MOD of just 0.17m and a 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.

The compact and lightweight 20-40mm F/2.8 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.

The lens is compatible with Tamrons Lens Utility software that lets the user customize the lens with focus presets and firmware updates.

Shipping and pricing
The new lens will start to ship during fall 2022.
Recommended selling price is to be announced later.

For further information, please contact karsten.rath@focusnordic.com

Key specifications

• Versatile
• Compact and lightweight
• High image quality
• Moisture-resistant construction and fluorine coating for protection
• VXD linear motor focus
• Rapid zooming (zoom ring rotation arc is just 65°)
• 67mm filter size