For photographers who love landscapes, architecture, travel and astrophotography, Tamron’s newest lens makes a strong first impression.
With most ultra-wide zoom lenses starting around 14mm or 16mm, the introduction of Tamron’s 12mm starting point makes it a stand-out in the wide-angle category. What makes the lens particularly interesting, however, is that Tamron has managed to deliver this expansive field of view in a compact, lightweight package that weighs just over 20 ounces and measures only 4.8 inches in length.
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Here’s a quick look at the Tamron 12-20mm F2.8’s key features:
- An overwhelmingly vast perspective captured at 12mm
- Compact and lightweight
- Fast aperture without the bulk
- Weather-sealed, rugged build
- Comprehensive control features will meet professional demands
- Performs well in low light. Great for nightscapes.
- High-speed and quiet performance
- Excellent Video Performance
Based on reviews we’ve seen (read PetaPixel's comprehensive review here), the 12-20mm F2.8 performs as a capable option for hybrid creators. These reviews have praised the lens’s minimal focus breathing, allowing the field of view to remain largely unchanged when shifting focus between near and distant subjects. This will be an exciting feature for creators to rely on, as it will keep a fluid work pace and professional-looking results.
There aren’t a lot of wide-angle zoom lenses that offer creatives such a wide perspective without easily doubling in price - making Tamron’s new release a pretty exciting alternative. Pairing a dramatic 12mm perspective with a constant F2.8 aperture in a lightweight, travel-friendly package is a welcome tool for photographers who frequently work in expansive outdoor environments or tight interior spaces. This lens will be a breath of fresh air, helping creatives capture compositions and perspectives that feel more immersive, dynamic, and distinctive.
This new lens will be available for Sony E-mount at the end of July for $2299.99, and for Nikon’s Z mount at the end of August for $2399.99
