New: Tamron 12-20mm F/2.8
Ultra-Wide Built for the Field
New: Tamron 12-20mm F/2.8 – Ultra-Wide Built for the Field
Engineered for photographers who move fast and travel light, this compact ultra-wide zoom lens delivers a versatile 12-20mm range with a constant F2.8 aperture for landscapes, astrophotography, interiors, and more. Advanced optical design helps suppress edge blur, color fringing, and sagittal coma flare for sharp, detailed results across the frame. A new aperture ring and control ring enhance operability in the field, giving creators pro-level performance without the extra weight.
Coming Soon for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount
Sony E-mount expected price: $1699.99
Nikon Z mount expected price: $1799.99
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New: Tamron 12-20mm F/2.8
Beyond the Scope of Vision — The Overwhelming Perspective Only 12mm Can Capture
The defining feature of the Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (Model A084) for full-frame mirrorless cameras is its ultra-wide focal range, starting at a remarkable 12mm. While 14mm or 16mm lenses are wide, the expansive 12mm perspective provides an unparalleled sense of scale. It allows you to emphasize perspective and capture the world with dynamic intensity — ideal for everything from majestic architecture to vast, sweeping landscapes. Furthermore, the 12-20mm F2.8 maintains a bright F2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range. Whether you are shooting star-filled night skies or dimly lit interiors, this lens excels in every environment.
Stunning Corner-to-Corner Resolution for Astrophotography and Nightscape Exceptional Optical Performance
- Exceptional Performance
The optical design features a sophisticated arrangement of specialized elements, including one XGM (eXpanded Glass Molded Aspherical) and three GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) lens elements. This is further enhanced by one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) and three LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements to effectively suppress various aberrations, minimizing peripheral blurring and color fringing. In particular, it effectively corrects sagittal coma flare, which is a common issue in nightscapes and astrophotography where point light sources appear distorted at the edges of the frame. By maintaining high sharpness from the center to the extreme corners, the 12-20mm F2.8 renders every single point of light with crystalline clarity.
- Advanced Coating Technologies
– AX (Anti-reflection eXpand) Coating: The 12-20mm F2.8 features AX Coating that achieves a uniform film thickness via vapor deposition across the entire surface of highly curved convex elements. This technology effectively suppresses harmful light, ensuring exceptionally clear and crisp image.
– BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) Coating: The 2nd-generation BBAR-G2 Coating significantly minimizes ghosting and flare, even in challenging backlit conditions. This results in high-contrast, vivid rendering with remarkable pop.
Enhanced Mobility for Landscapes — A Compact and Lightweight Design
The 12-20mm F2.8 achieves a sophisticated balance between uncompromising image quality and exceptional mobility. Through countless iterations of both the optical and mechanical redesign, we have achieved a remarkably compact form factor — measuring just 119.5mm (4.7″) in length and weighing only 570g (20.1oz).* By fine-tuning individual components at the micron level and conducting exhaustive durability testing, we have ensured that this 12-20mm F2.8 meets the highest standards of strength and reliability. Whether you are trekking up a mountain or setting up for a night under the stars, this lens significantly lightens your load without sacrificing performance.
*Length and Weight are for Sony E-mount.
High-Speed, High-Precision, and Quiet Performance — Equipped with VXD Linear Motor Mechanism
Featuring the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism, the 12-20mm F2.8 delivers high-speed and high-precision autofocus performance. Its exceptional responsiveness and agility — hallmarks of linear motor technology — ensure you never miss a critical moment.
* Operational sounds may be recorded in video depending on the shooting environment.