On the same day Sigma launched six new lenses for the Canon RF mount—including the underwater photography friendly 10–18mm f/2.8 and 18–50mm f/2.8—Tamron does announced the development of Canon’s first RF mount lens: the 11–20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD. Like the new Sigma lenses, Tamron’s ultra-wide-angle zoom lens is only designed to work on APS-C mirrorless cameras; It looks like for now at least Canon will only grant access to the RF mount to support APS-C cameras instead of the much more popular full-frame models.
The new lens’s 11–20mm focal range is equivalent to 18–32mm across the frame, not as wide as the Canon RF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–6.3 or the newly announced Sigma 10–18mm f. /2.8, has a 16–29mm equivalent zoom range. The minimum focusing distance of the Tamron lens is 5.9in (15cm). According to the press release, the lens uses an extremely quiet stepping motor unit, making the lens perform equally well when shooting stills and video.
Tamron says the 11–20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD lens will be released “within 2024” but a launch price has yet to be announced.
PRESS RELEASE
April 23, 2024, Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for applications variety, announced the development of TAMRON’s first CANON RF mount lens, the 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-Afirst RXD (Model B060), an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras.
TAMRON lenses for mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses are highly regarded for their combination of outstanding optical performance and compact, lightweight design. After receiving many requests from customers to provide lenses compatible with the CANON RF mount, TAMRON made the decision to develop lenses for the CANON RF mount under a licensing agreement.
Product overview
The 11-20mm F2.8 is a fast aperture zoom lens that covers the focal range from ultra-wide angle 11mm to 20mm2, with a maximum aperture of F2.8 across the entire focal range. With a surprisingly compact and lightweight design for a fast, ultra-wide zoom lens, this lens feels well balanced when attached to a compact APS-C mirrorless camera body, making it a so ideal for regular use. Despite its small, lightweight design, it also delivers premium imaging power with its impeccable optical design. Wide macro shooting at 11mm focal length is possible with a MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.15m (5.9 inches) and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4, and excellent close-range photography performance Its beauty allows for creative use of perspective at the wide end. This lens also incorporates an AF drive system with an extremely quiet RXD (Rapid-eXtra-silent step Drive) stepper motor. This lens not only captures still images but also records videos accurately. It is also highly practical with Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating, and other features designed for outdoor photography, allowing users to easily enjoy the high image quality of an F2.8 aperture lens. this extreme wide-angle magnitude under many conditions.
Product features
- Fast aperture ultra-wide-angle zoom lens
- Compact and light weight
- Outstanding optical performance
- MOD 0.15m (5.9in) and maximum magnification ratio 1:4
- High-performance autofocus RXD stepping motor for both stills and video use
1 Di III-A: For mirrorless cameras with APS-C format interchangeable lenses
2 Full-frame equivalent to 17.6-32mm.
Specifications, appearance, functions, etc. are subject to change without prior notice. This product is developed, manufactured and sold under license from Canon Inc.
