The compact, lightweight, fast-aperture F2.8 ultra wide-angle zoom 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060)
April 23, 2024, Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the development of TAMRON’s first CANON RF mount lens, 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060), an ultra wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras.
TAMRON’s lenses for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras are highly regarded for their combination of superior optical performance and compact, lightweight designs. After receiving many requests from customers to offer lenses compatible with the CANON RF mount, TAMRON made the decision to develop a lens for the CANON RF mount under a license agreement.
First RF mount lens
- 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060 For CANON RF mount (APS-C mirrorless)
When is it coming?
Launch Planned within 2024
The 11-20mm F2.8 is a fast-aperture zoom lens covering a focal length range from ultra wide-angle 11mm to 20mm, with a maximum aperture of F2.8 across its full range of focal lengths. With a surprisingly compact and lightweight design for a fast, ultra wide-angle zoom lens, the lens feels well balanced when attached to a compact APS-C mirrorless camera body, making it ideal for regular use.
Despite its small, lightweight design, it also delivers high-level imaging power with uncompromising optical design. Wide macro shooting is possible at 11mm with an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.15m (5.9in) and maximum magnification ratio of 1:4, and its stunning close-range shooting performance enables creative use of perspective at the wide end.
The lens also incorporates an AF drive system with an RXD (Rapid-eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit that is remarkably quiet. The lens accurately captures not only still images but also video. It is also highly practical, with Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating, and other features designed for outdoor shooting, enabling users to easily enjoy the high image quality of this ultra wide-angle large-aperture F2.8 lens under a range of conditions.
Product Features
- Fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom lens
- Compact and light weight
- Outstanding optical performance
- MOD of 0.15m (5.9in) and maximum magnification ratio of 1:4
- High performance autofocus RXD stepping motor for both still and video use
Keen to see competition bubble in the 3rd party space. As an APS-C enthusiast, I am glad to see this start with our part of the woods but hoping for it to spread to our FF brethren too.
- leave the fill up of the APS-C playground for 3rd party
- give a playground for non-AF high quality primes to 3rd party (those Voigtländers are more on my R5 than any Canon Glass - they are a joy of use and generate excellent results!!!), Loawa 10mm, more to come
- give a playground for niche markets like I.e. Macro (plenty of Loawa RF glass)
- What's next?
Just for you - i'll find something else to write about ;)
Sony told Freefly to GTFO of the E mount.
Maybe Canon can make a deal with them.