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Tamron Announces 35-100mm f2.8 Zoom Share This on LinkedIn   Tweet This   Forward This

19 February 2026

Tamron has announced its 35-100mm f2.8 Di III VXD zoom for Sony E-mountand Nikon Z mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.

It improves on its predecessor 25-100mm f2.8 introduced in 2021 by being lighter and more compact.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of the new zoom include:

  • Full-frame format
  • Apertures: f2.8 to f22
  • Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
  • VXD linear motor focus mechanism
  • Zoom lock switch
  • Minimum focus distance: 8.7 to 25.6 inches
  • Moisture-resistant, fluorine coating
  • 67mm filter thread
  • Aspherical, LD and XLD lens elements
  • Tamron Lens Utility connector port

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for the include:

TAMRON 35-100mm f2.8 Di LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Mount Sony E, Nikon Z
Focal Length 35mm to 100mm
Aperture f2.8 to f22
9 rounded diaphragm blades
Angle of View 63°26' to 24°25'
Minimum Focus Wide angle: 8.7 inches
Telephoto: 25.6 inches
Magnification 1:3.3 Macro Reproduction
0.3x Magnification
Optical Design 15 elements in 13 groups
Aspherical, LD and XLD lens elements
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization No
Filter Thread 67mm
Dimensions 3.2 x 4.7 inches (E mount)
3.2 x 4.8 inches (Z mount)
Weight 1.2 lbs (E mount)
1.3 lbs. (Z mount)

PRICE, AVAILABILITY

Tamron said the new zoom will be available at the end of March. The E mount version is $899 while the Z mount version is $929. B&H is now accepting pre-orders.

The Beauty of f2.8 in the Palm of Your Hand, 35-100mm f2.8 for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount Full-Frame Mirrorless

Tamron has announced the launch of the 35-100mm f2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens, compatible with Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, on March 26.

Product Overview

The 35-150mm f2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058), launched in 2021, has earned strong praise as a high-end portrait zoom. While highly acclaimed for its imaging performance, some users have wished for a lighter, more compact option.

Developed in response to user demand, the 35-100mm f2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078) focuses on the most essential portrait focal lengths. Despite its fast f2.8 aperture, it achieves a remarkably compact and lightweight design at just 119.2mm (4.7in) and 565g (19.9oz).

Delivering high image quality and soft bokeh, it's perfect for candid portraits and travel photography. The VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism provides fast, precise AF to capture natural expressions and the 0.22m (8.7in) MOD (Minimum Object Distance) at the wide end is ideal for tabletop shots. TAMRON Lens Utility allows users to assign functions for video and stills, while the refined design ensures comfortable handling for everyday and special moments.

Product Features

1.　35-100mm Zoom Range: Bringing Out the Beauty of Your Subject

2.　An Overwhelmingly Lightweight and Compact that Fits Right in the Palm of Your Hand: Ideal for Travel Photography

3.　High Resolution and Rich Bokeh: Rendering Skin Texture with Clarity

4.　High-Speed, High-Precision AF to Reliably Capture Natural Expressions

5.　Close-Up Creativity: Ideal for Indoor Photography

6.　Compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility Application

7.　Comfortable Ergonomic Design for Ease of Use, including Enhanced Exterior Surface and Smooth, Precise Operation for Comfortable Shooting

8.　Unified 67mm Filter Size

9.　Protective Features (Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating)


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