TAMRON SO 20-40 F2.8 DI III VXD

TAMRON 20-40 F2.8 DI III VXD SONY E

The 20-40mm F2.8, the latest innovation from TAMRON, It is an unparalleled bright standard zoom, with features that make it the ideal lens for both photography and video (blogs, reviews, YouTube). Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras with a Sony E mount, the engineers have focused on its maximum portability and suitability for daily use. With a focal length starting from an ultra-wide angle of 20mm and reaching up to a standard 40mm, this zoom is the lightest in its category. The 20-40mm F/2.8 offers excellent image quality throughout its entire zoom range. It incorporates the patented autofocus mechanism by TAMRON, The VXD linear motor (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) is extremely quiet and agile, achieving fast and precise focusing. With a minimum focusing distance (MOD) of 0.17m and a magnification ratio of 1:3.8 at the widest end (20mm), this lens can get so close to the subject that it offers the added possibility of using it as a macro lens.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. The 20-40mm, a bright F/2.8 zoom, compact and extremely versatile
The 20-40mm is the latest contribution from TAMRON by offering a new standard zoom that is more compact and lightweight so that it can comfortably accompany the photographer everywhere. It offers an F/2.8 brightness throughout its zoom range from 20mm to 40mm and reaches a size of only 86.5mm and a weight of 365g, making it a leader in its category.

At the longest end of the zoom, the lens offers a standard focal length of 40mm, practical for all types of shots, portraits, food photography, and still life. On the other hand, it offers an ultra-wide-angle focal length of 20mm, allowing for a wide range of photographs, including landscapes that take advantage of the full breadth of perspective that the usual bright standard zoom starting at 24mm cannot offer.

2. Fabulous family videos, vlogs, and online content
The lightweight and compact 20-40mm F/2.8 has a balanced design that emphasizes handling comfort, even when connected to accessories like gimbals or grips. From street videography, to selfies requiring wide background shots, to expansive landscapes during travel, no shot is missed with this lens.

3. High image quality in a lightweight and compact body
The 20-40mm F2.8 has an optical construction consisting of 12 elements divided into 11 groups. It includes specialized lenses such as 4 Low Dispersion (LD) elements, two Glass Molded Aspherical (GM) lenses, and one hybrid-aspherical lens. Thanks to these, a balanced combination of compact design and image quality is achieved throughout the entire zoom range. A notable feature is its bokeh and the soft background blur effects it achieves due to its bright diaphragm of F2.8.

4. High-speed and precision VXD linear autofocus motor
Tamron's patented VXD linear autofocus motor is a mechanism that delivers high speed and precision, allowing it to respond to any creative impulse without delay and capture the subject sharply, even with very bright or moving subjects and from close-up to infinity. The lens can track moving objects to ensure that no important moment is missed. Additionally, it is extremely quiet, making it perfect for photo and video in situations that require absolute stealth.

5. Macro photography: Minimum focus distance of 0.17m and magnification ratio of 1:3.8 at the widest end
6. Quick zoom activated from the zoom ring (with a maximum rotation up to 65°)

7. Software TAMRON Lens UtilityTM to customize the different functions of the focus ring and perform firmware updates.

* TAMRON Lens Utility MobileTM, whose launch was announced on August 4, 2022, will support the 20-40mm F2.8 following a firmware update for the lens. The availability of this update will be announced at a later date.

8. New design with improved texture and scratch resistance

9. With a filter size of 67mm that it shares with most lenses TAMRON for mirrorless cameras

10. Moisture-resistant construction and fluoride coating provide additional protection for increased comfort for the photographer.

11. Compatibility with many specific features and functions of Sony E cameras, such as Fast Hybrid AF and Eye Detection AF.