PRODUCT FEATURES

*Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization mechanism equips a fast standard zoom with the advanced VC mechanism enables extended hand-held shooting possibilities along with enhanced versatility. It allows the full range of photographic expression, all the way from maximizing the
expressive background-blurring effects by shooting at the maximum aperture of f/2.8, to fixed focus photography at the smallest apertures using extended depth of field.
*Compact size with a filter thread of Ø72mm, while delivering both a large F/2.8 diameter and VC
While the size of a lens tends to increase when it’s equipped with an image stabilizer unit, Tamron has kept this lens as compact as possible through improvements to optical, mechanical and VC designs, thus achieving a remarkably compact size with a filter thread of 72mm.
*The optical system, optimized for the characteristics of digital cameras, uses special glass for multiple elements, to enhance optical quality while maintaining compactness With its innovative use of XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass, Tamron has optimized the overall optical power distribution and reduced the size of the lens, while at the same time implementing advanced correction of optical aberrations. To reduce the impact of changes in aberrations due to zooming, the optical design adopted for this lens was developed to
literally guide the angles of rays of light entering from the center to the periphery of the lens. This ensures that the light rays fall within a set range on the image sensor, enhancing image quality.As an SP Di II class lens, this lens delivers top imaging performance in all key parameters--high resolution, high contrast, and excellent detail rendition. Uncompromising countermeasures to reduce ghosting and flarThe latest BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) multi-layer coatings are used to reduce reflection from the lens, ensuring excellent performance in all photographic conditions. The coatings enhance light transmission in both the short wavelength and long wavelength ranges. In addition, internal surface coatings (coatings on cemented surfaces of lens elements) have been applied to all cemented surfaces, for sharpness, optimum color reproduction performance and excellent color balance.
*Minimum focus distance of 11.4” (0.29m) across the zoom range, with macro capability of 1:4.8. Even with its VC image stabilization optical system this lens delivers a minimum focus distance of 11.4” over the entire zoom range, enabling stress-free close-up photography.
The maximum magnification ratio at 50mm is 1:4.8*
*A simple, classic design with a smooth silhouette has been adopted to ensure that this lens combines well with various SLR cameras. The highest quality textured paint has been used to give a superb finish to the exterior.
*Zoom lock mechanism, useful when carrying the lens/camera over your shoulder. This prevents the lens barrel from extending by its own weight when lens is being carried or when the camera is pointing downward.
*Flower-shaped hood with excellent stray light shielding properties supplied as standard accessory which effectively blocks damaging light rays coming in from outside the borders of the image area, ensuring clear, sharp flare-free performance.
 

The hood is provided as a standard accessory.