Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO Price Is $629, Available for Pre-Order

Tamron has announced availability and pricing information for its 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro 18.8x superzoom lens.

The new zoom lens for APS-C sized sensored DSLR cameras has a price tag for $629 and now available for pre-order from several camera stores.

The Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens features a Piezo Drive auto focus motor and Vibration Compensation technology (VC), a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:2.9, and a minimum focus distance of 39cm and a 67mm filter thread. The lens has a design of 19 elements in 15 groups.

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO Price Is $629, Available for Pre-Order

Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Lens Availability

The lens will be on sale in the USA starting May 15, 2014. You can pre-order the lens from the links below.

Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Lens Specifications

• Focal Length : 16-300mm
• Maximum Aperture : F/ 3.5-6.3
• Angle of View (diagonal) : 82°12′ – 5°20′
• Lens Construction : 16 elements in 12 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance : 0.39m
• Maximum Magnification Ratio : 1:2.9 (at f=300mm: MFD 0.39m)
• Filter Size : φ67mm
• Maximum Diameter : φ75mm
• Length* : 99.5mm
• Weight : 540g
• Diaphragm Blade Number : 7 (circular diaphragm)
• Minimum Aperture : F/22-40
• Standard Accessories : Flower-shaped lens hood
• Compatible Mounts : Canon, Nikon, Sony