Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 Review: A Whole New Direction
Tamron has released the 12-20mm f/2.8, an ultra-wide zoom lens for full-frame Sony E- and Nikon Z-mount cameras, marking a shift in the company's design.
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The brief
Tamron has officially launched the 12-20mm f/2.8 Di III, an ultra-wide angle zoom lens designed for full-frame sensors. The lens is compatible with both Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount systems.
Coverage from outlets including PetaPixel, Digital Camera World, and Fstoppers highlights a departure from previous design traditions and emphasizes the lens's build quality. Reviewers note that the product is described as a new direction for the manufacturer, with some assessments drawing comparisons to the quality of Sony's G Master line.
Future reports will likely focus on long-term performance evaluations as the lens becomes available to the public. Coverage does not yet specify pricing or global retail availability.
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Quick answers
Which camera mounts are compatible with the new Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8?
The lens is designed for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount full-frame cameras.
What is the aperture range for this new lens?
The lens features a constant f/2.8 aperture.
Is the design of this lens similar to previous Tamron models?
According to Digital Camera World, the lens marks a break from the manufacturer's established design traditions.
Coverage (12)
- Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 Announced – Compact Ultra-Wide Zoom for Sony E and Nikon Z Full-Frame Cameras CineD · 1d ago
- Tamron’s Widest Full-Frame Lens to Date is Here to Expand Your Ultrawide Image-Capturing Capabilities No Film School · 1d ago
- Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 launches for Sony E- and Nikon Z-Mount RedShark News · 1d ago
- Tamron axed a tradition with the new 12-20mm Digital Camera World · 1d ago
- Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8: A New Fast Ultra Wide Angle Zoom for Sony E and Nikon Z Full Frame Fstoppers · 1d ago
- I took more than 800 photos with the new Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 Digital Camera World · 1d ago
- Tamron Unveils 12-20mm F/2.8 Ultra-Wide Zoom for Sony E and Nikon Z Imaging Resource · 1d ago
- Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 Di III Newsshooter · 1d ago
- Last minute leaked image of the new Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 FE lens SonyAlphaRumors · 1d ago
- Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 ultra-wide zoom lens announced for full-frame, and yes, that really is the name of the lens Amateur Photographer · 1d ago
- The Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 Is Wholly Redesigned and Promises G Master Quality PetaPixel · 1d ago
- Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 Review: A Whole New Direction PetaPixel · 1d ago
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