2025-04-17
TAMRON lenses honored with two prestigious TIPA Awards in 2025
TAMRON lenses honored with two prestigious TIPA Awards in 2025
April 17, 2025, – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the presentation by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) of its TIPA Award 2025 to two lenses; 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A069) for "BEST SUPERZOOM LENS" and 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072) for "BEST MACRO LENS". TAMRON has been honored with TIPA Awards for twelve consecutive years.
Excerpt from the Award Citation of the TIPA Jury:
BEST SUPERZOOM LENS
TAMRON 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A069)
The TAMRON 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is a compact, lightweight telephoto zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Covering a versatile 50–300mm range, it’s ideal for portraits, wildlife, and travel. Its VXD motor ensures fast, precise autofocus, while VC (Vibration Compensation) keeps handheld shots sharp. The lens excels at close-ups, offering a minimum focus distance of just 22 cm at 50mm and a 1:2 magnification ratio—delivering impressive half-macro capability. It features a 67mm filter size and a USB-C port supporting TAMRON Lens Utility for function customisation and firmware updates. On APS-C cameras, it achieves a powerful 75–450mm equivalent, making it an all-round performer.
BEST MACRO LENS
TAMRON 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072)
The TAMRON 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD is a high-performance macro lens with true 1:1 magnification, outstanding sharpness, and smooth bokeh. Its fast, quiet VXD autofocus ensures precision for macro, portraits, and more. With approximately 82 mm working distance at full magnification, it's perfect for photographing insects and copying fine details of old films and photo prints. The fast F/2.8 aperture excels in low light and creative isolation. Compact and moisture-resistant, it balances portability with professional-level performance. The USB-C port allows use of TAMRON Lens Utility for function customisation and firmware updates. Ideal for nature, studio, or everyday shooting, this lens offers versatility and clarity for demanding creators.
TAMRON products mentioned in this article
50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Modelis A069
