Tamron have developed three zoom lenses with built-in motors for Nikon DSLRs, two for the APS-C size format and one for full-size format cameras. The three lenses are the AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II (model A14NII), SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II (model A16NII) and 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di (model A17NII). Price and availability of all three lenses to be announced.

Tamron Press Release

TAMRON ANNOUNCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THREE ZOOM LENSES WITH BUILT-IN MOTOR FOR NIKON MOUNT

PMA, January 31, 2008, Las Vegas, NV—Mr. Morio Ono, president and CEO of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced that the company has developed two zoom lenses for APS-C size format —AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II (model A14NII) and SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II (model A16NII) — and one zoom for full-size format — 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di (model A17NII) — with a Built-In Motor for Nikon.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name: A14NII
Focal Length: 18-200mm
Maximum Aperture: F/3.5-6.3
Angle of View: 75° 33’ - 7° 59’
Lens Construction: 15 elements in 13 groups
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45m (17.7”)
Maximum Mag. Ratio: 1:3.7 (at f=200mm MFD 0.45m)
Filter Diameter: Ø62mm
Overall Length: 83.7mm (3.3”) *
Maximum Diameter: Ø 73.8mm (2.9”)
Weight: 405g (14.3oz)
Diaphragm Blades: 7 blades
Minimum Aperture: F/22
Standard Accessory: Flower-shaped Lens Hood

Model Name: A16NII
Focal Length: 17-50mm
Maximum Aperture: F/2.8
Angle of View: 78° 45’ - 31° 11’ (APS-C size equivalent)
Lens Construction: 16 elements in 13 groups
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.27m (10.6”) (Over the entire zoom range)
Maximum Mag. Ratio: 1:4.5 (at f=50mm MFD 0.27m)
Filter Diameter: Ø 67mm
Overall Length: 83.2mm (3.3”) *
Maximum Diameter: Ø 73.8mm (2.9”)
Weight: 440g (15.5oz)
Diaphragm Blades: 7 blades (Circular apertures)
Minimum Aperture: F/32
Standard Accessory: Flower-shaped Lens Hood

Model Name: A17NII
Focal Length: 70-300mm
Maximum Aperture: F/4-5.6
Angle of View: 34° 21’ - 8° 15’
Lens Construction: 13 elements in 9 groups
Minimum Focus Distance: 1.5m (59”) in normal setting
0.95m (37.4”) in macro mode (f=180mm-300mm range)
Maximum Mag. Ratio: 1:2 (at f=300mm MFD 0.95m)
Filter Diameter: Ø 62mm
Overall Length: 116.5mm (4.6”) *
Maximum Diameter: Ø 76.6mm (3.0”)
Weight: 458g (16.2oz)
Diaphragm Blades: 9 blades
Minimum Aperture: F/32
Standard Accessory: Hood

* Values given are for Nikon AF-D cameras. The cosmetic design and specs are subject to change without notice.

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