1961

The world’s first mass produced zoom lens, the 95-205mm F6.3 is introduced. Zoom lenses become affordable and the market begins to boom.

1966

• Production of lens testing platforms and high-precision lenses and prisms begins.
• Successful development of the Tamron “Adapt-A-Matic” interchangeable lens system, with automatic aperture control.

1969

The production facilities in Hirosaki in prefecture Aomori are completed.