Tamron will announce this new lens on June 6! Basically this is a much more compact version of the existing Tamron 50-400mm lens. The wight will be 665g compared ot the 1,2kg of the longer tele lens.
Here is the leaked press text:
TAMRON’s new 50-300mm VC zooms provides a wide 50mm starting option. Although it extends to 300mm at the telephoto end, the 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC features an extremely compact size with a length of just 150mm (5.9″) and a class-leading light weight[1] of 665g (23.5 oz). The compact size also produces outstanding balance when paired with an APS-C camera for 75-450mm equivalent. The expert arrangement of special lens elements effectively controls aberrations and produces high image quality throughout the entire zoom range. The lens is equipped with a VXD linear motor focus mechanism that delivers excellent quietness and agile autofocus performance, while the VC image stabilization mechanism provides powerful support for every aspect of shooting. At the 50mm wide end, the lens attains an MOD of 0.22m (8.7″) for a remarkable maximum magnification ratio of 1:2 allowing users to enjoy the world of half-macro shooting. The 50-300mm VC is packed with features that support an enriched shooting experience, such as Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating, 67mm filter size, and the connector port for the dedicated TAMRON Lens UtilityTM software developed in-house by TAMRON. This Ultra Multi Focal Length all-in one zoom lens empowers users to enjoy serious photography in a user-friendly package and expands the potential for creative expression.
- Unique telephoto lens with 50mm at the wide end
- High-speed and high-precision AF with superb subject tracking performance
- Amazing half-macro shooting with an MOD of 0.22m (8.7in) at the 50mm wide end and a magnification ratio of 1:2
- Equipped with TAMRON’s proprietary VC mechanism
- TAMRON Lens Utility™ expands the possibilities of still photography and video shooting
- Proprietary software tool TAMRON Lens Utility for lens function customization and firmware updates
- Focus Set Button for lens function customization via the TAMRON Lens Utility
- Zoom Lock Mechanism
- Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating
- Ø67mm filter diameter for system convenience
