Tamron Announcs Three New Lenses For Nikon

Tamron at the PMA announced 3 new lenses which are; AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II (model A14NII), SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II (model A16NII) and 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di (model A17NII). All the 3 lenses have been equipped with a built-in motor for Nikon DSLR. No word on price and availability as of now.

Model Name: A14NII

Focal Length: 18-200mm

Maximum Aperture: F/3.5-6.3

Angle of View: 75° 33’ - 7° 59’

Lens Construction: 15 elements in 13 groups

Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45m (17.7')

Maximum Mag. Ratio: 1:3.7 (at f=200mm MFD 0.45m)

Filter Diameter: Ø62mm

Overall Length: 83.7mm (3.3') *

Maximum Diameter: Ø 73.8mm (2.9')

Weight: 405g (14.3oz)

Diaphragm Blades: 7 blades

Minimum Aperture: F/22

Standard Accessory: Flower-shaped Lens Hood

Model Name: A16NII

Focal Length: 17-50mm

Maximum Aperture: F/2.8

Angle of View: 78° 45’ - 31° 11’ (APS-C size equivalent)

Lens Construction: 16 elements in 13 groups

Minimum Focus Distance: 0.27m (10.6') (Over the entire zoom range)

Maximum Mag. Ratio: 1:4.5 (at f=50mm MFD 0.27m)

Filter Diameter: Ø 67mm

Overall Length: 83.2mm (3.3') *

Maximum Diameter: Ø 73.8mm (2.9')

Weight: 440g (15.5oz)

Diaphragm Blades: 7 blades (Circular apertures)

Minimum Aperture: F/32

Standard Accessory: Flower-shaped Lens Hood

Model Name: A17NII

Focal Length: 70-300mm

Maximum Aperture: F/4-5.6

Angle of View: 34° 21’ - 8° 15’

Lens Construction: 13 elements in 9 groups

Minimum Focus Distance: 1.5m (59') in normal setting

0.95m (37.4') in macro mode (f=180mm-300mm range)

Maximum Mag. Ratio: 1:2 (at f=300mm MFD 0.95m)

Filter Diameter: Ø 62mm

Overall Length: 116.5mm (4.6') *

Maximum Diameter: Ø 76.6mm (3.0')

Weight: 458g (16.2oz)

Diaphragm Blades: 9 blades

Minimum Aperture: F/32

Standard Accessory: Hood