Corporate History

Takeyuki Arai.

1950

Tamron is founded by Takeyuki Arai.

1952

The company is listed as Taisei Kogaku Kgyo Co., Ltd. starting capital: 2,5 Mio. Yen.

1957

  • The company presents the world’s first interchangeable lens system for SLR cameras (T-mount).
  • The high performance 135mm F/4.5 lens is introduced.

1959

  • The Tamron name is registered as a trademark.
  • The headquarters and the main production facilities in Hasunuma, Omiya-City are established.
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