Late Wednesday night, Tamron announced the development of the 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras.

Designed for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras, the lens was created in aggressive pursuit of portability that is ideal for everyday use. Starting from 20mm at the ultra wide-angle end and covering up to 40mm in the standard focal range, it is the smallest and lightest in its class. It incorporates Tamron’s VXD, an AF drive system using a linear motor focus mechanism. The VXD boasts superior quietness and agile performance and achieves high-speed and high-precision autofocus. 

With a minimum object distance of just 6.7 inches and maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.8 on the wide end, the lens provides exceptional close-range shooting capability, offering the added feature of wide macro photography.

The lens comes in at just 3.4 inches in length, and weighs 12.9 ounces. It offers excellent handling for both photography and video, and has rapid zooming, with a zoom rotation arc of just 65 degrees. The lens is moisture resistant, and features a fluorine coating.

The Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 is scheduled to be released in fall 2022.