Tamron for Canon EF
Tamron has been a supplier of lenses for Canon and other camera brands for decades. The company invented the interchangeable T-mount and Adaptall mount in the 1960s and 1970s, and has been providing lenses with fixed bayonet mounts since autofocus became widespread. Tamron's offer targets the casual hobbyist, as well as the enthusiast or professional photographer. However, Tamron's lens lineup for the EF-mount is not as broad and comprehensive as Sigma's catalog, for example. Instead, Tamron has traditionally focused on some particular niches, such as superzooms or macro lenses, where it could supply highly competitive optics at very attractive prices.
So what is in the pipeline from Tamron or rumoured in terms of EF-mount lens releases? Tamron does not provide an explicit roadmap of upcoming lenses, but it seems fair to expect that the recent broadening of the lens portfolio with the addition of more high-quality primes and zooms aimed at enthusiasts will continue. Tamron has been additing optical image stabilization ("vibration correction") to all of its lenses, including wide-angles such as the 15-30mm F/2.8, has been applying improved lens coatings, and upgraded its autofocus motors to the fast and quiet Ultrasonic Drive. The timeline below highlights the most recent lens announcements by Tamron. The overview table further down lists the key specs of Tamron autofocus lenses – old and new – for ease of comparison. All these listings cover both EF lenses for full frame EOS cameras and EF-S lenses for APS-C cameras, such as the popular Canon Rebel series.
New Tamron Lenses for Canon EF
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
- Wide-angle Zoom for Full Frame
- USD autofocus
- Aperture range: f/2.8 - 22
- Aperture blades: 9, rounded
- Construction: 18 elements in 13 groups
- Filters: none
- Dimensions: 145 x 98 mm (5.9 x 4.0")
- Weight: 1,110 g (39.2 oz)
- Launch Price: $1,299
- Street Price: check offers at Amazon
Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD
- Wide-angle Zoom for Full Frame
- Autofocus operation
- Aperture range: f/2.8 - 16 / 22
- Aperture blades: 7, rounded
- Construction: 15 elements in 10 groups
- Filter size: 77
- Dimensions: 93 x 84 mm (3.8 x 3.4")
- Weight: 460 g (16.2 oz)
- Launch Price: $599
- Street Price: check offers at Amazon
Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD
- Tele-photo Zoom for Full Frame
- USD autofocus
- Aperture range: f/4 - 32
- Aperture blades: 9
- Construction: 20 elements in 14 groups
- Filter size: 67
- Dimensions: 175 x 76 mm (7.1 x 3.1")
- Weight: 859 g (30.3 oz)
- Launch Price: $799
- Street Price: check offers at Amazon
EF-mount lenses made by Tamron
The table below provides a listing of Tamron lenses that are available in EF and EF-S mount with their main specifications and prices at the time of their launch. The list covers Tamron's current lens catalog, as well as discontinued optics. The listed prices are not adjusted for inflation, so that older lenses might appear relatively cheap in nominal terms and might have been subject to subsequent price increases.
Lens Designation | Focus System (type) | Filter Type (size) | Weather Sealing (y/n) | Lens Dimensions (dia x len) | Lens Weight (net) | Product Launch (year) | Launch Price (USD) | Street Price (USD) | ||
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1 | Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical | AF | 77 | n | 83 x 87 mm | 406 g | 2008 | 499 | ebay.com | |
2 | Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD | HLD | 77 | Y | 84 x 85 mm | 440 g | 2017 | 499 | amazon.com | |
3 | Tamron SP 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical | AF | 77 | n | 83 x 79 mm | 355 g | 2005 | 369 | ebay.com | |
4 | Tamron SP 14mm f/2.8 Aspherical IF | AF | n | n | 87 x 89 mm | 661 g | 1999 | 2,179 | ebay.com | |
5 | Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD | USD | n | n | 98 x 143 mm | 1,110 g | 2014 | 1,199 | amazon.com | |
6 | Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | USD | n | Y | 98 x 145 mm | 1,110 g | 2018 | 1,299 | amazon.com | |
7 | Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro | PZD | 67 | n | 75 x 100 mm | 539 g | 2014 | 629 | amazon.com | |
8 | Tamron SP 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical | AF | 77 | n | 83 x 87 mm | 440 g | 2004 | 329 | ebay.com | |
9 | Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD | AF | 77 | Y | 84 x 93 mm | 460 g | 2018 | 599 | amazon.com | |
10 | Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical | AF | 67 | n | 74 x 83 mm | 430 g | 2008 | 599 | amazon.com | |
11 | Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical | AF | 72 | n | 80 x 94 mm | 570 g | 2008 | 649 | amazon.com | |
12 | Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical | AF | 62 | n | 74 x 84 mm | 398 g | 2005 | 399 | ebay.com | |
13 | Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC | AF | 62 | n | 75 x 94 mm | 400 g | 2015 | 249 | amazon.com | |
14 | Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical | AF | 62 | n | 74 x 84 mm | 430 g | 2006 | 699 | ebay.com | |
15 | Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical | AF | 72 | n | 80 x 101 mm | 550 g | 2008 | 599 | ebay.com | |
16 | Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | PZD | 62 | n | 74 x 88 mm | 450 g | 2010 | 449 | amazon.com | |
17 | Tamron 18-400mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD | HLD | 72 | Y | 79 x 124 mm | 710 g | 2017 | 649 | amazon.com | |
18 | Tamron SP 20-40mm f/2.7-3.5 | AF | 77 | n | 77 x 86 mm | 525 g | 2004 | 669 | ebay.com | |
19 | Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD | USD | 82 | Y | 88 x 117 mm | 825 g | 2012 | 1,299 | ebay.com | |
20 | Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | USD | 82 | Y | 88 x 112 mm | 904 g | 2017 | 1,199 | amazon.com | |
21 | Tamron SP 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical | AF | 67 | n | 73 x 92 mm | 510 g | 2003 | 499 | amazon.com | |
22 | Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical | AF | 58 | n | 72 x 70 mm | 230 g | 2007 | 169 | ebay.com | |
23 | Tamron SP 28-105mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical | AF | 82 | n | 86 x 112 mm | 869 g | 1999 | 799 | ebay.com | |
24 | Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 LD Aspherical Super | AF | 72 | n | 78 x 82 mm | 465 g | 1998 | 499 | ebay.com | |
25 | Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical Macro | AF | 62 | n | 71 x 75 mm | 354 g | 2006 | 299 | ebay.com | |
26 | Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 LD Aspherical Macro | AF | 72 | n | 81 x 94 mm | 584 g | 1999 | 779 | ebay.com | |
27 | Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical | AF | 62 | n | 73 x 84 mm | 420 g | 2004 | 439 | ebay.com | |
28 | Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical | AF | 67 | n | 78 x 99 mm | 555 g | 2007 | 629 | ebay.com | |
29 | Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD | PZD | 67 | n | 74 x 96 mm | 540 g | 2015 | 599 | amazon.com | |
30 | Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD | USD | 67 | Y | 80 x 79 mm | 451 g | 2015 | 599 | amazon.com | |
31 | Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD | USD | 67 | Y | 80 x 89 mm | 499 g | 2015 | 599 | amazon.com | |
32 | Tamron 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD | AF | 52 | n | 72 x 83 mm | 295 g | 2008 | 199 | ebay.com | |
33 | Tamron SP 60mm f/2 Di II LD IF Macro | AF | 55 | n | 73 x 80 mm | 400 g | 2009 | 529 | amazon.com | |
34 | Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro | AF | 77 | n | 90 x 194 mm | 1,330 g | 2008 | 699 | ebay.com | |
35 | Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD | USD | 77 | Y | 86 x 197 mm | 1,470 g | 2012 | 1,499 | ebay.com | |
36 | Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | USD | 77 | Y | 88 x 190 mm | 1,490 g | 2017 | 1,299 | amazon.com | |
37 | Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD | USD | 67 | Y | 76 x 175 mm | 859 g | 2018 | 799 | amazon.com | |
38 | Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 | AF | 62 | n | 77 x 117 mm | 435 g | 2008 | 199 | ebay.com | |
39 | Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD | USD | 62 | n | 82 x 143 mm | 765 g | 2010 | 449 | amazon.com | |
40 | Tamron 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro | AF | 62 | n | 77 x 119 mm | 435 g | 2000 | 199 | ebay.com | |
41 | Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD | USD | 67 | Y | 85 x 91 mm | 700 g | 2016 | 749 | amazon.com | |
42 | Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro | AF | 55 | n | 71 x 97 mm | 403 g | 1997 | 429 | ebay.com | |
43 | Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di 1:1 Macro | AF | 55 | n | 72 x 97 mm | 405 g | 2001 | 499 | ebay.com | |
44 | Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro (F004) | USD | 58 | n | 76 x 115 mm | 550 g | 2012 | 749 | ebay.com | |
45 | Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro (F017) | USD | 62 | Y | 79 x 117 mm | 609 g | 2016 | 649 | amazon.com | |
46 | Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD | USD | 95 | n | 106 x 258 mm | 1,950 g | 2013 | 999 | ebay.com | |
47 | Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 | USD | 95 | Y | 108 x 258 mm | 1,990 g | 2016 | 1,399 | amazon.com | |
48 | Tamron SP 180mm f/3.5 Di LD 1:1 Macro | AF | 72 | n | 85 x 166 mm | 920 g | 2003 | 739 | amazon.com | |
49 | Tamron 200-400mm f/5.6 LD IF | AF | 77 | n | 85 x 178 mm | 1,201 g | 1998 | 539 | ebay.com | |
50 | Tamron SP 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD | AF | 77 | n | 94 x 227 mm | 1,237 g | 2004 | 949 | ebay.com | |
51 | Tamron SP 300mm f/2.8 LD | AF | 112 | n | 120 x 217 mm | 2,250 g | 1999 | 2,899 | ebay.com |
Further Reading
You can find a similar overview of Sigma AF lenses for Canon on this site, as well as a compendium of Canon's own EF-mount lenses.
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