SUMMARY
Tamron has launched a new 12-20mm f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom lens for Sony E-Mount and Nikon Z-Mount, marking a departure from its traditional complex naming suffixes. The lens is significantly lighter and more affordable than comparable options, weighing 570g for E-Mount and 575g for Z-Mount. It features a new, more mechanical design emphasizing tactile controls and materials. The lens offers a wide 12mm focal length with an f/2.8 aperture, capable of sharp center images and close focusing, though some corner softening was noted.
TAKEAWAYS
Tamron's new 12-20mm f/2.8 lens simplifies naming, dropping traditional suffixes.
The lens is lightweight and competitively priced for an ultra-wide f/2.8 zoom.
It features a robust, mechanical design with tactile physical controls.
Available for Sony E-Mount and Nikon Z-Mount, it offers sharp images with close focusing.