Tamron has officially announced the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC superzoom lens for Canon EF-M mount.
Even the EOS M system is not so popular in the US, Tamron becomes the first third-party manufacturer that releases a lens with EF-M mount. This lens also the fifth autofocus lens for the two year old system.
Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC lens provides a 29-320mm equivalent range and features a stepping motor for silent autofocus, and optical image stabilization.
The lens will available for sale in the USA on June 26 with a price tag for $499. The Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC comes in 2 color variations, black, and silver.
Tamron Announces 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC for Canon EOS M
June 19, 2014,Commack, New York – Tamron USA, Inc. announced the price and delivery of the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC for Canon mount (Model B011). This lightweight, compact high-power zoom lens, originally released for Sony mount in 2011, is designed for mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras with APS-C sized sensors and sports a stylish design and is available in two color options. It will be available in the U.S. starting June 26, 2014 at $499.
Product Highlights
- This high-power, 18-200mm, lightweight and compact zoom lens weighing 16.2 ounces with a 62mm filter is designed for mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. Equipped with Tamron’s acclaimed VC (Vibration Compensation), the lens enables easy handheld shooting from 18mm wide angle to 200mm full telephoto.
- Employing two (Low Dispersion) elements, three Molded-Glass Aspherical elements, one XR (high refractive index) element, and one Hybrid Aspherical element, the lens delivers astounding image quality by reducing aberrations to a bare minimum.
- The lens boasts a striking appearance worthy of mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera designs. The metallic lens barrel exterior is available in two colors: black and silver.
- The lens also has a stepping motor adopted for the AF drive, a construction that accommodates Contrast-detection AF and shooting video. This feature also supports Direct Manual Focus (DMF) function, which allows the user to make fine manual adjustments after initially focusing by AF.
Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Specifications
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
|---|---|
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX |
| Focal length | 18–200 mm |
| Image stabilisation | Yes (4 stops claimed) |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M, Sony E (NEX) |
| Maximum aperture | F3.5 – F6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | F22.0 – F40.0 |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Special elements / coatings | Two LD elements, three Glass Molded Aspherical Lenses, one XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass element, and one Hybrid Aspherical Lens. |
| Minimum focus | 0.50 m (19.69″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.27× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Stepper motor |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Weight | 460 g (1.01 lb) |
| Diameter | 68 mm (2.68″) |
| Length | 97 mm (3.82″) |
| Materials | Metal barrel, metal mount |
| Colour | Black, Silver |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) |
| Zoom lock | Yes |
| Filter thread | 62 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Hood product code | flower shaped hood |
| Tripod collar | No |
