New Tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC (IF) MACRO Lens Press Release >>
New Tamron SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO Lens Press Release >>

With the introduction of two new internal motor lenses last week, Tamron now offers 7 lenses for Nikon digital SLRs that were designed to only use AF-S Nikon lenses. The new Tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO and the new internal motor version of the popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO were announced last Friday. Tamron’s Nikon mount built-in motor lens lineup now covers a range from 17mm to 300mm and the new AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC lens includes Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) system. The seven Tamron lenses give Nikon owners a nice range of alternatives to Nikkor AF-S glass.

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TAMRON ANNOUNCES PHOTO WORKSHOPS 2008:
TAKE YOUR PHOTOGRAPY TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND HAVE A GREAT ADVENTURE WHILE DOING IT
Top Pro Shooters Teach On Location in 19 Cities Around the Country

April 4, 2007, Commack, NY— If you want the straight scoop on what makes Tamron’s Photo Workshops a totally enjoyable learning, picture-taking, and interactive human experience, just ask the people who’ve done it—not just the participants, but the teachers as well. We know you’ll want to read their enthusiastic and insightful comments and impressions below, but before you do, let’s tell you a little more about this amazing series of events scheduled at cities all over the USA.

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2008 PMA Coverage Complete

The 2008 PMA camera and photography tradeshow was held a couple of weeks ago in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read about the most interesting new photography products, product trends, film news, and more in my 2008 PMA Final Report. Four of us attended the show for PhotographyREVIEW.com. Check out the 20 articles we posted on digital cameras, lenses, software, camera cases, and even GPS for digital photographers! There are also over 20 videos demonstrating new digital cameras, cool camera features like Smile Detection, new camera cases, and more. Visit the 2008 PMA Gallery for almost 200 photos of new products, booths, and general show action.

2008 PMA Camera Tradeshow Final Report
2008 PMA Videos
2008 PMA Gallery
All 2008 PMA Tradeshow Coverage

TAMRON SP AF17-50MM F/2.8 XR DI II LD ASPHERICAL IF NOW AVAILABLE IN PENTAX MOUNT
Lightweight, Compact, Fast 2.8 Standard Zoom Lens Designed for Exclusive Use with Digital SLR Cameras (APS-C Size), Featuring 17mm Wide-Angle

PMA, January 31, 2008, Las Vegas, NV— Mr. Morio Ono, President of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced that Tamron has introduced its SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspherical [IF] (Model A16) in Pentax mount designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with smaller size image sensors.*

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TAMRON DEVELOPS SP AF10-24MM F/3.5-4.5 DI II LD ASPHERICAL (IF) (MODEL AB001)
A New High Performance Zoom Lens Designed for Exclusive Use on Digital SLR Cameras Covering the Ultra Wide-Angle Range

PMA, January 31, 2008, Las Vegas, NV— Mr. Morio Ono, President of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced the development of the SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) (Model AB001), a new high performance ultra wide-angle zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size imagers.

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TAMRON ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF SP AF70-200MM F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
A Lightweight, High-Performance and Fast Tele-Zoom Realizing 37.4” (0.95m) MFD Over The Entire Zoom Range

PMA, January 31, 2008, Las Vegas, NV— Mr. Morio Ono, President of Tamron Co., Ltd., has announced the launch of SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO, a lightweight, high-performance and fast tele-zoom lens designed for DSLR cameras with 35mm full-size image sensors. The Canon mount is scheduled for spring delivery. The shipment schedule for Nikon, Pentax and Sony will be announced at a later date.

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TAMRON ANNOUNCES 2008 PHOTO CONTEST AND THE DEBUT OF THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Grand Prize Winner Will Receive a Tamron AF28-300mm VC Lens and People’s Choice Winner Gets a Gift Card to His or Her Favorite Tamron Photo Retailer

January 15, 2008, Commack, NY— The theme for Tamron’s big 2008 Photo Contest is “Wet & Wild,” a very broad and exciting picture category that includes any images prominently including water—a lake, ocean, river, stream, pool, water slide, waterfall, even a sprinkler or bathtub! Pictures submitted must be original, the property of the photographer, and photographed using a Tamron lens. The contest is open to Tamron users residing in the United States and all entries must be received no later than October 31, 2008. Complete details and an entry form can be found at www.tamron.com. The Grand Prize Winner of the 2008 contest will receive a Tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro zoom lens featuring Tamron’s new Vibration Compensation mechanism (a $599 value).

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TAMRON ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF DIGITALLY INTEGRATED TELEPHOTO MACRO ZOOM, AF70-300MM F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2 (MODEL A17NII) WITH BUILT-IN MOTOR FOR NIKON

January 21, 2008, Commack, NY, —Mr. Morio Ono, president and CEO of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced that the company will launch its popular telephoto macro zoom for full-size format — AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1: 2（Model A17NII）— with a Built-In Motor for Nikon.

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