Commack, NY—Tamron Co., Ltd., announced the development of its first Tamron RF-mount lens for Canon APS-C-format mirrorless cameras. Further, the Tamron 11–20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (model B060) is an ultrawide-angle interchangeable zoom lens. Tamron plans to launch the new lens within 2024. 
Tamron engineers their lenses for mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras for a combination of optical performance and compact, lightweight form factors. Moreover, after receiving many requests from customers to offer lenses compatible with the Canon RF mount, the company made the decision to develop a lens for the RF mount under a license agreement.
Tamron 11–20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
The 11–20mm f/2.8 is a fast-aperture zoom lens covering a focal length range from ultrawide angle 11mm to 20mm. In addition, it offers a maximum aperture of f/2.8 across its full range of focal lengths. “With a surprisingly compact and lightweight design for a fast, ultrawide-angle zoom lens, the lens feels well balanced when attached to a compact APS-C mirrorless camera body, making it ideal for regular use,” Tamron added.
Despite its small, lightweight design, the lens also delivers high-level imaging power. Wide macro shooting is possible at 11mm with an MOD (minimum object distance) of 5.9 inches as well as a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4. What’s more, its close-range shooting performance enables creative use of perspective at the wide end.
The lens also incorporates an AF drive system with an RXD (Rapid-eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit built for quiet operation. Consequently, the lens is also an option for video recording. Additionally, it features moisture-resistant construction and a fluorine coating for outdoor shooting. Tamron did not reveal pricing on the new lens.
