Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens price is $799 and it’s available for pre-order now. The lens will be available in both Nikon F and Canon EF mounts.
This is a very fair price for this kind of telephoto zoom optic. The third party rival, Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary also retails for $799.
On the other hand Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens weighes at just 39.3 ounces (~1.11kg), the lens will be the lightest in its class (the ultra-telephoto zoom lens category).
Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens Price is $799 Available for Pre-order
“The Model A035 delivers fast and precise autofocus performance and consistently powerful vibration compensation benefits,” said Tamron. “This is thanks to the high-speed Dual MPU control system found in the latest Tamron lenses.”
Key features:
- 3 LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements effectively compensate for axial chromatic aberrations, a potential issue for ultra-telephoto lenses, and other various aberrations
- eBAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency) Coating, with superior anti-reflection performance to eliminate flare and ghosting, provides flawless, crystal clear images
- High-speed Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) control system delivers quick and highly responsive autofocus performance and outstanding vibration compensation
- Lightest weight (1,115 g / 39.3 oz.) lens in the ultra-telephoto zoom lens category
- Optional accessory tripod mount is Arca Swiss-compatible
- MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 1.5 m (59 in) and maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.6
- Moisture-Resistant Construction and fluorine coating for enhanced weather protection
- Fully compatible with tele converters and TAP-in ConsoleTM
