Tamron Announces New Digitally Integrated Telephoto Macro Zoom Lens

Mr. Morio Ono, of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced that the company will launch a zoom for full-size format - AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2(Model A17N II)- with a Built-In Motor for Nikon.

AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 (Model A17N II) With Built-In Motor for Nikon

Product Name Date of Launch Schedule in Japan
AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di (Model A17N II)
for Nikon
February 1, 2008


Main Specifications
Model A17N II
Focal Length 70-300mm
Maximum Aperture F/4-5.6
Angle of View 34°21' - 8°15'
Lens Construction 13 elements in 9 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 1.5m (59") in normal setting
0.95m (37.4") in macro mode (f=180mm-300mm range)
Maximum Mag. Ratio 1:2 (at f=300mm MFD 0.95m)
Filter Diameter ö62mm
Overall Length 116.5mm (4.6") *
Maximum Diameter ö76.6mm (3.0")
Weight 458g (16.2oz)
Diaphragm Blades 9 blades
Minimum Aperture F/32
Standard Accessory Round-Shaped Hood

For compatibility and more information, please visit the Tamron Japan website.