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Tamron Unveils 12-20mm f/2.8 Zoom for Sony, Nikon

7/16/2026

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Tamron launched the 12-20mm f/2.8 (A084) zoom for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount cameras.
The lenses weigh 570 g (Sony) and 585 g (Nikon), keep an f/2.8 aperture, a 0.18 m minimum focus distance, and use a 17-element/12-group design with XGM, GM, XLD and LD elements.
They feature VXD linear-motor autofocus, a USB-C port for firmware updates, and launch on July 30 for Sony at $1,699 and August 27 for Nikon at $1,799.

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Tamron launched the 12-20mm f/2.8 (A084) zoom for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount cameras.
The lenses weigh 570 g (Sony) and 585 g (Nikon), keep an f/2.8 aperture, a 0.18 m minimum focus distance, and use a 17-element/12-group design with XGM, GM, XLD and LD elements.
They feature VXD linear-motor autofocus, a USB-C port for firmware updates, and launch on July 30 for Sony at $1,699 and August 27 for Nikon at $1,799.