Tamron lately introduced that their 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 lens goes to be out there for the Nikon Z system starting September nineteenth! This $1300 lens may very well be a funds various for the Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S, and a brighter various to the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8.
At first look, there are undoubtedly some issues to love in regards to the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3. The lens is meaningfully lighter than Nikon’s 100-400mm S (1180 grams versus 1435 grams) whereas going to 50mm on the huge finish as a substitute of 100mm. In idea, this wider focal size makes it a extra versatile option to pair with lenses like Nikon’s 14-30mm f/4 S. Nevertheless, it’s a little slower on the lengthy finish, with a most aperture of f/6.3 at 400mm. And one of many largest advantages of Nikon’s 100-400mm is the superb focus pace. We’ll have to attend and see how Tamron fares on that entrance.
One other factor to love about this new lens is that the Nikon Z model is identical worth because the Sony E model! This can be a good new growth, since Tamron’s earlier Z-mount glass has been a bit of costlier than the E-mount model of the identical lens. I hope that that is simply the primary of many instances that we’ll see this be the case! And for $1300, it truly is a pleasant worth. Nikon’s 100-400mm S is clearly a higher-end lens, so evaluating them is a bit of unfair, however that lens retails for $2700. Actually a variety of photographers on a funds, who could have had their eye on the Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6, will probably be within the new Tamron.
Lastly, I’m inspired by the extraordinarily shut focusing distance and excessive magnification of the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3. With a minimal focusing distance of 24.9 cm (9.8 inches) and a most magnification of 0.5× (1:2), we’re fairly near macro pictures territory. It’s probably the greatest magnifications you’ll discover outdoors of devoted macro lenses.
Listed below are the specs of this lens:
- Full Identify: Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
- Mount Sort: Nikon Z mount (and Sony E mount)
- Focal Size: 50-400mm zoom (8x zoom)
- Most Aperture: f/4.5 to f/6.3
- Minimal Aperture: f/2 to f/32
- Aperture Blades: 9 (rounded)
- Filter Measurement: 67mm
- Lens Components: 24
- Lens Teams: 18
- Particular Components: 2 XLD, 3 LD, 1 molded aspherical, and 1 hybrid aspherical
- Picture Stabilization: Sure
- Inside Focusing: Sure
- Management Rings: Zoom, focus
- Perform Button: Sure
- Switches: AF/MF and customized swap
- Focus Motor:VXD linear focus
- Minimal Focus Distance: 24.9 cm (9.8 inches)
- Most Magnification: 0.5× (1:2)
- Mount Materials: Steel
- Climate/Mud Sealing: Sure
- Dimensions (Size × Diameter): 186 x 89 mm (7.3 x 3.5 inches)
- Weight: 1180 g (2.60 lbs)
- MSRP: $1299 (Pre-order right here)
Personally, I’m inspired to see extra telephoto zoom choices for Nikon on this vary, provided that Nikon has centered extra on the supertelephoto aspect of issues and particularly primes. I’m trying ahead to testing it each within the discipline and within the lab! The Sony model appears prefer it has good opinions though I haven’t personally tried it.
What do you assume, are you planning to get this lens or have some reservations about it? Let me know within the feedback under!