Optical performance technologies combine to give clear image quality and soft bokeh. Moisture-Resistant construction and a Fluorine Coating deliver extra measures of protection when used outdoors. Also, the BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating effectively reduces ghosting and flare.
VC (Vibration Compensation)
This lens features Tamron’s VC that achieves compensation equivalent to 5 stops (CIPA standards) to effectively reduce the effects of camera shake. This is particularly beneficial when shooting at the shake-prone telephoto end and when shooting at slower shutter speeds. VC ensures that subjects will be faithfully captured down to the fine details even when shooting in low-light environments, such as twilight or indoors, without flash.
AF with Optimized Silent Drive
The AF drive employs a newly developed OSD (Optimized Silent Drive) to ensure silent operation. Operating noise has been appreciably reduced thanks to a revamped and optimized AF unit.
MOD (Minimum Object Distance)
In addition to a wide range of focal lengths, this lens provides an MOD of 0.45m across the entire zoom range. This allows you to approach the subject close-up even when shooting at the telephoto end, which adds new possibilities to portrait composition.
