Tamron are getting ready to announce a new 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens for Sony FE, according to a post on Sony Alpha Rumors. While not quite as wide or as long, it should offer Sony shooters a less expensive alternative to the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM lens for a short focal length zoom with a fast aperture.
This is to be Tamron’s second zoom for the Sony FE mount, having previously launched the 28-75mm f/2.8 FE last year – which saw a little price bump in January as a result of its popularity. That’s the lens in the image at the top of this page, as there are no photos of the new 17-28mm yet. If any leak today, we’ll be sure to update this post.
There’s no word on pricing or availability for the new 17-28mm lens yet, obviously, although it is said to be quite a bit smaller and lighter than the Sony 16-35mm, with Tamron putting an emphasis on lightweight portability for travel photographers. It is also expected to be substantially cheaper.
The $2,200 Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM
The official announcement is expected to come tomorrow, and as soon as we hear something solid, we’ll be sure to let you know.
[via Sony Alpha Rumors]
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